Teriyaki Ground Beef Poblano Peppers (Print-Friendly Version)

Poblano peppers are filled with teriyaki beef, broccoli, and rice for a hearty, flavorful meal in under an hour.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Stuffed Peppers

01 - 4 medium poblano peppers
02 - 450 grams lean ground beef
03 - 120 millilitres white onion, chopped
04 - 80 millilitres Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce
05 - 2.5 millilitres cornstarch
06 - 100 grams broccoli florets, finely chopped
07 - 120 grams brown rice, cooked

→ Garnish

08 - 15 grams fresh cilantro, chopped

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a large baking pan with parchment paper. Slice poblanos in half lengthwise and carefully remove seeds while preserving the shape. Arrange cut side up on the baking sheet.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up as it browns.
03 - Stir in chopped onion and continue cooking for 3 minutes until softened.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce and cornstarch until fully blended. Pour over beef mixture in skillet and simmer for 2 minutes to thicken.
05 - Add chopped broccoli florets and cooked brown rice to the skillet. Stir until evenly combined and heated through.
06 - Spoon the beef mixture into each prepared poblano half. Cover baking pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
07 - Serve hot, garnished generously with chopped cilantro.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Slice poblanos lengthwise and remove seeds carefully to keep their structure intact for easier stuffing.
02 - Substitute ground beef with black beans or quinoa and use plant-based teriyaki sauce for a vegetarian version.
03 - Stuffed peppers freeze well; double the batch and reheat for convenient future meals.