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    Home » Mexican Recipes » Carne Asada Stuffed Poblano

    Carne Asada Stuffed Poblano

    Published Apr 25, 2019 · Modified Sep 6, 2022 by Renee · Leave a Comment · This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Roasted Poblanos stuffed with a creamy mixture of rice, tomato sauce, carne asada, and a layer of refried beans.

    Cooked stuffed poblanos in a white baking dish with a close up of one being served.

    These Carne Asada stuffed poblanos are a twist on traditional stuffed peppers. The filling used is so hearty and flavorful, I could eat it on its own!

    Ingredients

    • Roasted Poblanos
    • Refried Beans
    • Carne Asada
    • Cooked Rice
    • Tomato Sauce
    • Shredded Cheese

    Roasted Poblanos- Poblanos have a tough outer skin that's difficult to eat and needs to be removed. Roasting them till they become blistered on the outside makes this process easier. See below on how to roast the poblanos.

    Refried Beans- These act as a 'glue' between the filling and poblano pepper. I used my recipe for Instant Pot Refried Beans, but I won't judge if you use canned beans 🙂

    Refried Peruvian beans in a small yellow bowl with tortilla chips on the side.

    Carne Asada- This is just diced steak, mixed with a little oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. Using a good quality meat means you just need a simple preparation.

    Cooked steak in a cast iron skillet.

    I also recommend cooking it in a cast iron skillet to help get a nice char and color on the steak pieces.

    Cooked Rice- I like to have packets of pre-cooked rice on hand for a quick side or filler. In this case, I needed to stretch the half of pound of steak I had to feed 4 people. The rice was a perfect way to stretch it out.

    Cast iron skillet with rice, sauce, and steak, all seperated.

    Blended Tomatoes- The rice and steak mixture needed a sauce to bind it all together. I went with my tomato sauce that is used for Fideo, Albondigas, Lentejas, and of course Mexican Rice.

    Since the rice and steak were already cooked, it ended up being nice and saucey, which was perfect. I seriously could have just eaten a bowl of this!

    Cast iron skillet with rice, sauce, and steak, all mixed together.

    How to Roast Poblanos

    Broiler Method- Place Poblanos in a baking dish, use the same one that you will be baking them in, and place under the broiler.

    Rotate each poblano till each side gets charred and blistered. Then remove from the oven and cover the dish with plastic wrap till they become cool enough to handle. The steam also helps to make it easier to peel.

    3 poblanos in a white ceramic dish after they have been blistered

    Open Flame Method- If you have a gas grill you can hold the poblano with tongs and roast them over the open flame. Rotate each poblano till each side gets charred and blistered. Then remove from the oven and cover the dish with plastic wrap till they become cool enough to handle.

    Remove the plastic wrap and rub off the top layer of the skin on each poblano. Cut the poblano in half long ways and remove all the seeds from the inside.

    How to Assemble

    Place the halved poblanos inside a greased baking dish. Spread an even layer of refried beans on the bottom of each poblano.

    The top with a few spoons of the carne asada rice mixture and top with shredded cheese, or omit for dairy free.

    Stuffed Poblanos in a white baking dish

    Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes to warm everything up and get the cheese browned. You can also turn on the broiler for a couple minutes.

    These stuffed carne asada poblanos are a full meal on their own. You can also add some avocado and salsa for some spice.

    Single stuffed poblano on a white plate with sliced avocado on the side.

    Leftovers can be store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or several in the oven or air fryer.

    Stuffed Poblano being lifted from the pan of other poblanos.

    Carne Asada Stuffed Poblano

    Renee Fuentes
    Roasted Poblanos stuffed with a creamy mixture of rice, tomato sauce, carne asada, and a layer of refried beans.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 Large Poblanos Roasted, Peeled and cut in half with seeds removed.
    • 1 lb Steak I used Sirloin and chopped into small chunks.
    • 1 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 Cup Refried Beans Can or Homemade
    • 8 oz Cooked Rice I used the pre cooked rice
    • 1 Cup Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend or omit for dairy free

    Tomato Sauce:

    • 2 Roma Tomatoes Cut in half
    • ½ Small White Onion
    • 2 Garlic Cloves Whole
    • ¼ Cup Chicken Broth or Water with a ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    Roasting Poblanos:

    • Broiler Method- Place Poblanos in a baking dish, and place under the broiler. Rotate each poblano till each side gets charred and blistered. Then remove from the oven and cover the dish with plastic wrap till they become cool enough to handle. The steam makes it easier to peel off the skin.
    • Open Flame Method- If you have a gas grill you can hold the poblano with tongs and roast them over the open flame. Rotate each poblano till each side gets charred and blistered. Then remove from the oven and cover the dish with plastic wrap till they become cool enough to handle. The steam makes it easier to peel off the skin.

    Tomato Sauce:

    • Add Roma Tomatoes, half of a small white onion, garlic cloves, and chicken broth to a blender and blend till pureed. If using water then add ½ teaspoon of salt. Taste and add more salt if needed.

    Carne Asada:

    • I used sirloin steak and diced into small cubes.  Place 1 tablespoon oil on the steak and season with salt and pepper and stir well. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook steak, turning to get all the sides. When the beef is done, add rice and tomato sauce mixture. Lower heat and allow to simmer till the rice absorbs some of the sauce. It will still be a little saucy.

    Assembling the Stuffed Poblanos:

    • Once Poblanos are cooled, rub your hands over the pepper to remove the top layer. You will be left with a soft green skin. Cut the peppers in half long ways and remove all of the seeds. If you started with 3 poblanos, you should now have 6 halves. Place them cut side up back into the same baking dish to be filled.
    • Spread a layer of refried beans on the poblano, then spoon carne asada rice mixture on top. Sprinkle with cheese or omit for dairy free. Place the stuffed poblanos into the oven at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. To get the cheese browned, turn on the broiler for a couple of minutes. 

    Notes

    Homemade Beans Recipe
    Carne Asada Recipe
    Authentic Mexican Rice
    If you don't have Fresh tomatoes, you can make the sauce with an 8oz can of tomato sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 23gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 423mgPotassium: 421mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 560IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and depends on ingredients and amounts used. Thai Caliente makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

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