Ingredients

  • 4 large poblano chile peppers
  • 1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup picante sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled queso fresco or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Cooking spray

Method

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Cut a lengthwise slit in one side of each pepper; discard seeds and membranes. Place peppers on a paper towel in microwave oven. Microwave at HIGH 3 minutes or until peppers are hot and beginning to soften. Set aside to cool.
  • Cook beef, onion, and garlic in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned; stir to crumble. Drain well; return meat mixture to pan.
  • Add beans and next 3 ingredients to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.
  • Open peppers; fill with bean mixture, and top with cheese.
  • Place peppers on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 6 minutes or until peppers are tender and cheese melts.