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Smoky Beef and Poblano Chili

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Smoky Beef and Poblano Chili:
  • 2 poblano peppers
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • ½ large yellow onion, diced
  • 1¼ lb ground beef *I used 85% lean
  • 3 large cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1½ tbsp chili powder
  • 3 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chipotle chile powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ¾ cup (6 oz) Mexican lager
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 28 oz can of whole tomatoes, blended
  • 2 (15 oz) cans of pinto beans, drained & rinsed
Toppings:
  • Sliced avocado
  • sour cream
  • shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • green onions, sliced
  • sliced jalapeno
  • fresh cilantro
  • tortilla strips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to broil with a rack near the top of the oven. Place the poblano peppers and the jalapeno on a baking sheet and place directly under the broiler. Char both sides of the peppers until blackened, about 2-3 minutes per side. Watch carefully.
  2. Remove immediately from the oven and place the chile peppers in a zip lock bag and seal.
  3. Set aside for 10 minutes then remove all the charred skin from each pepper along with the stem and seeds. Dice into small pieces.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up into small crumbles, for about 4 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
  6. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chile powder, oregano, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, to the Dutch oven and cook, stirring often for 1 minute.
  7. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring often for 1 minute. 
  8. Add the beer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
  9. Add the beef broth, blended tomatoes, poblano peppers, and jalapeno pepper, and stir to combine. Cover with a lid and simmer for 1 hour, occasionally skimming fat from the top. 
  10. Remove the lid and add the drained & rinsed pinto beans. Continue to simmer uncovered for 1 hour, occasionally skimming fat from the top. 
  11. Taste & season with additional sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, if needed.
  12. Ladle into bowls and serve with avocado slices, sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, cilantro, jalapenos, and crispy tortilla strips, if desired. Enjoy!