Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Smoky BBQ Jack Cheese

This recipe combines the flavors of classic Tex-Mex stuffed poblano peppers with smoky BBQ cheese for a sensory experience that captures the essence of grill-side gatherings.

Time: Prep 10 min, Cook 23 min, Total 33 min

Servings: 6

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: BBQ Smokehouse Fusion

Allergens

Dairy, Gluten, Meat

Ingredients

6 large poblano peppers, 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese, 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey, 1 cup corn kernels, 1 can black beans, 2 tbsp taco seasoning, 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium high heat. Cut a slit down one side of each pepper and remove seeds. Grill peppers for 8 minutes until softened. In a bowl, mix together cheese, meat, corn, black beans, taco seasoning, and BBQ sauce. Stuff peppers with mixture, then grill another 5 7 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are slightly charred. Serve with cilantro leaves and a dollop of sour cream on top.

Chef’s Insight

This recipe is inspired by the smoky flavors of a Texas BBQ pitmaster combined with Tex-Mex favorites like stuffed poblano peppers.

Notes

Adjust the amount of taco seasoning and BBQ sauce to taste.