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Barbacoa & Black Bean Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Leftover shredded barbacoa beef stuffed into roasted poblano peppers with black beans, sweet corn, garlic, onions and green chilies.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Latin, Mexican
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3-4 poblano peppers, halved
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup of black beans, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup of sweet corn, drained
  • 4 ounces of diced green chilies
  • 2 cups of shredded barbacoa
  • 1/3 cup of mozzarella, shredded
  • 1/3 cup of sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees 
  • Place the halved poblanos on a baking sheet, drizzle with a neutral oil and bake on a 350 degree oven until slightly tender (10-14 minutes) and then removed from the oven, but keep the oven set to 350 degrees 
  • Place a small skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced yellow onion until soft and translucent 
  • Add 2 cloves of finely minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds and then transfer the garlic and onions off of the heat
  • In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup of drained sweet corn with 1/2 cup of rinsed black beans, the sautéd onions and garlic, 4 ounces of diced green chiles, 2 cups of shredded barbacoa, 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella, 1/4 cup of shredded sharp cheddar and 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Fill each half of poblano with the mixture and top with the remaining shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar
  • Return to a 350 degree oven until the filling is hot and the cheese has melted