Dirt to Table Experiences: Baked Turkey Chiles Rellenos
PUBLISHED ON: 08.26.2017
This time of year our garden is an untamed jungle. Heat and humidity have taken their toll on our summer vegetables, and the weed Gods have blessed the foot high grasses, and welcomed the natural pests of the vegetable garden. As we hack our way through the garden standing tall and proud are the poblano peppers, vibrant and thriving in the heat. An under appreciated mild smoky pepper often found in Mexican and American Southwest cuisine. These peppers can range in flavor intensity (occasionally these peppers can provide a surprise heat) but, mostly they deliver mild heat with a smoky almost sweet flavor. Ideal for roasting, baking and stuffing.
A favorite dish using poblano peppers is Chile Rellenos. In this dish turkey is used instead of beef and the poblanos are roasted in the oven before stuffing and baking. This dish can be made in about an hour and serves as a delicious weeknight meal. Also freezes well to enjoy later.
Baked Turkey Chiles Rellenos
Serves 4
Adapted from Hello Fresh
Ingredients:
4 poblano peppers
1 -1/2 lbs. ground turkey
1-1/2 tablespoons chicken based concentrate or 1 cup chicken stock
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
1 medium onion, diced
1-2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
2 Tablespoons good quality southwest spice blend
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon Chipotle spice
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add chicken stock concentrate (note: If using chicken stock use in lieu of water). Halve the poblano peppers lengthwise. Remove seeds and ribs. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place on a baking sheet. Roast until soft. About 20-25 minutes.
Add rice to boiling stock. Cover, simmer, and cook until tender (15-20 minutes).
In a separate large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeño. Cook until soft. Add Southwest seasoning and turkey (breaking up the meat as it cooks). Cook until the turkey is no longer pink. Season withs alt and pepper. Remove from heat.
In a small saucepan, stir together crushed tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Add more Southwest seasoning and Chipotle spice. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
When the rice is done cooking, add to the pan with filling. Season with salt and pepper. Add additional chipotle and southwest seasoning, if desired. If your pan is not ovenproof transfer mixture to a small baking dish. Stuff poblanos with as much filling as possible. Return to pan, nestling in remaining unused filling.
Add sauce over stuffed poblanos. Cover with cheese. Bake in oven until cheese melts. Serve.
Enjoy!
Unknown
I Love ordering these when I eat Mexican! I will have to try this version soon! Glad You are enjoying Retirement!! Love U! Lydia
Tina
Oh my, that looks good! It's been too hot for us and nothing is growing. I am hoping for a fall crop of veggies 🙂
Rhodesia
Love poblano, wow this looks so good. We have far more veggies than usual this year I am struggling to keep up even with giving some away!!! Hope all is well Diane
Southerncook
They look delicious!!!! Will have to try them soon.Carolyn
That Girl
These are a really interesting variation of chile rellanos. I've never seen them without the batter or filled with meat!
Angie's Recipes
I always love stuffed peppers. This looks terrific with cheese and peppers from your own garden.
Big Dude
This dish looks so good as do the peppers.
Nammi
looks yumm!
Pam
Sounds delicious, Velva! I've never made rellenos with turkey and will have to try your recipe. It looks great!
grace
i've made something like this several times over the past month! all we have left in the jungle (exactly how i refer to it!) is peppers and this is a delicious way to use them!
Vicki Bensinger
I love this dish and pablanos. Perfect dinner for the family.
chow and chatter
these look great and you will re tame your garden :0)
All That I'm Eating
Love this meal, those peppers are such a great colour.
Kitchen Riffs
Mmmm, poblanos. Such a nice dish — love chile flavors. Thanks!
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake
I'm a huge fan of stuffed poblanos and this cheesy, turkey filling looks amazing! Lucky you with the abundant crop!!!
Omar
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Marcelle
Poblano peppers are one of my favorite things and I truly love their unique flavor. I really enjoy chile rellenos stuffed with lots of good Mexican cheese and your turkey stuffing here sounds delicious too! YUM!!