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Ground Beef Chili

Hearty Ground Beef Chili with Smoky Poblano Goodness

This Award-Winning Ground Beef Chili with Smoky Poblano Peppers is rich and comforting, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Base
  • 3 medium Poblano Peppers Roasted and diced.
  • 1 lb Grass-Fed Ground Beef (85/15) Substitute with ground turkey or chicken if desired.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced.
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Diced; omit for a milder chili.
Spices and Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Ancho Chile Powder Key spice for smoky taste.
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Balances heat.
  • 1 tbsp Paprika Regular or smoked.
  • 1 tbsp Guajillo Chile Powder Substitute with chipotle powder for spiciness.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Dutch Process Cocoa Powder Omit if unwelcome.
Liquids
  • 15 oz Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Substitute with soy sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard Dijon can work as well.
  • to taste Hot Sauce Adjust according to preference.
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
Beans
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained.
  • 1 can Red Kidney Beans Drained.
  • 1.5 cups Refried Beans Omit for a thinner consistency.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame for 8-10 minutes until blistered. Steam in a covered bowl, peel, remove seeds, and dice.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat oil and brown the ground beef. Add onion, poblano, and jalapeño, sauté until onion is translucent.
  3. Add spices and toast for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
  4. Mix in tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, hot sauce, beans, and beef broth. Simmer covered for 45 minutes.
  5. Stir in refried beans, then simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This chili can be customized for spice level and bean variety. Great for meal prep and freezing.

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