1incan whole tomatoespuree; or if you prefer fresh5-7 large Roma tomatoes, 28 ounces
1jalapeno chile; (ribs and seeds removedfor less heat) minced
1large or 2 small yellow or white onions; chopped
3tablespoonsminced garlic
coarse salt and ground pepperto taste
1poundcan black beans; rinsed and drained or about 1ground beef19 ounces, we used 80/20 ground beef because it was also on sale at the new grocery store
4ouncesshredded pepper Jack cheese
1/4block of Velveeta Queso Blanco cheesecubed (we had some left over from making Mag Mud at home)
1teaspoonground cumin
4large poblano chiles; halved lengthwiseribs and seeds removed, stems left intact
1-2tablespoonsoil (vegetableolive, whatever you have on hand)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425.
In a blender or food processor, combine tomatoes in puree, jalapeno, half the onions, and 2 whole garlic cloves; puree.
Season with salt to taste.
Pour sauce into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; set aside.
Add a little oil to the skillet and sauté the onions, garlic and cumin.
If using ground beef, brown the beef in the same skillet with the garlic and onions, if you want, add some of the salsa.
Add half the poblano in the salsa covered baking dish.
Dividing evenly, spoon the onions and beef into the poblano half.
Sprinkle poblanos with the shredded pepper jack cheese.
If room add, the other poblano half with the inside in the salsa (so the skin side is up). (Since there wasn't room in our dish, I just added them where there was room.)
Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Add the Velveeta cubes and cover with the other poblano half. Note: you'll want to use a fork or other utensil, the poblano tops will be hot.
Return to the 425 degree oven for 20 more minutes or until the salsa is slightly thickened and the poblano half on top is starting to brown.