Turkey Enchilada Stuffed Poblanos Rellenos

These baked Turkey Enchilada Stuffed Poblanos Rellenos are stuffed with a flavorful ground turkey filling and topped with homemade enchilada sauce and cheese.

Ingredients

  • 4 large fresh poblano chiles

  • 1 1/4 cups homemade enchilada sauce

  • 1/2 cup Colby-Jack shredded cheese blend

  • cilantro sprigs or chopped scallions, for garnish

  • 12 oz 93% lean ground turkey

  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves minced garlic

  • 1/2 medium tomato, chopped

  • 1/4 cup bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 2 tbsp cilantro

  • 2 oz canned tomato sauce

  • kosher salt

  • fresh ground pepper

  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin

  • 1/8 tsp oregano

  • 1 bay leaf

Directions

  • Lay the poblano peppers on a work surface so they sit flat naturally without rolling.

  • Using a small, sharp knife, cut a lengthwise slit along one side of each of the poblano peppers, then make a small cross-wise slit along the top to create a T-shaped slit, careful not to cut the stem off. Carefully cut out and remove the core, then scoop out the seeds.

  • Using tongs, roast the poblano chiles over an open flame such as the grill, broiler or stovetop, turning often until the skin is completely blistered.

  • Transfer to a plastic bag (or place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap) and let steam for 10 to 15 minutes to loosen the skins. Once they are cool enough to handle, use a butter knife to scrape away the charred skins and discard, careful not to tear the peppers.

  • Set the roasted poblanos aside.

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  • Pour 1-1/4 cups of the sauce into the bottom of a 9 x 12-inch casserole dish.

  • Meanwhile, brown the ground turkey on medium heat in large sauté pan and season with salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat up into small pieces.

  • Add the chopped onions, garlic, pepper, tomato and cilantro and continue cooking on a low heat.

  • Add cumin, oregano, bay leaves, and more salt if needed. Add tomato sauce and 1/4 cup of water and mix well, reduce heat to low and simmer covered about 15 minutes.

  • Carefully stuff about 1/2 cup of the turkey mixture into each poblano pepper.

  • Place the peppers seam side up over the sauce in the baking dish and top each with 2 tbsp of cheese.

  • Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

  • Serve hot topped with cilantro or scallions on top.