When it’s cold and rainy the last thing I want to be doing is running errands or having to be out and about. I’d rather nestle in on the couch with a big bowl of soup or chili and spend the whole day indoors watching movies and reading books. Last week’s rainy weather (thanks El Niño) inspired the making of this of my Beef and Roasted Poblano Pepper Chili. There’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of chili. It sticks to your ribs, and almost immediately makes you feel like all is right with the world even when it’s not. You guys already know I’m a lover of all things with heat; so I had to come up with a recipe that was going to deliver on said heat, and I found my answer in poblano peppers. The poblano peppers are a nice addition because while they do add heat, it’s not the unbearable… hurry up and grab a glass of water type heat. Instead it gives it a nice smoky flavor with just a subtle kick of heat. It’s seriously one of my favorite meals to eat during cold weather, and it’s awesome because not only do I eat it as a bowl, but it’s also perfect as a topping! Think cornbread, hot dogs, hamburgers, crackers, rice… I could go on and on! 😛
Check out the recipe below! xX Evi
[the_ad id=”1216″]Beef and Roasted Poblano Pepper Chili
Warm, hearty and packed with a lot of flavor and heat!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 Poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, and diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium green pepper, diced
- 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1 28 oz can of tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 15 oz can dark red kidney beans
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat.
- Once the oil is heated, saute the poblano peppers, onion, and celery for 4-5 minutes until softened
- Add garlic and continue to saute for an additional 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef and break into pieces. Cook until the meat is brown in color, and no longer pink.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low, and add the the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and chicken stock. Stir and begin to simmer.
- Add the kidney beans and all the spices. Stir to combine, and leave to simmer on low for 2-3 hours.
Notes
The longer your chili cooks the more the flavor will develop!
Dreammerin Dreamm
January 18, 2016I like this post! Thank you for sharing!
Victoria
January 18, 2016Wow this looks delicious!
evseats
January 19, 2016Thanks Victoria!
solaonitiri
January 18, 2016These seems like the perfect winter day meal. It looks delicious. I can’t wait to give this a try, especially since I’ve never had a poblano pepper before.
evseats
January 19, 2016Thanks! I hope you like the recipe! 🙂
Lindsay AFM
January 18, 2016This sound delicious!! Such a great winter dinner idea!
evseats
January 19, 2016Thanks Lindsay!
Adria | The Emerald Palate
January 18, 2016Ha! I just developed a chili recipe for my blog last night that I plan on publishing in 2 weeks. I love how yours uses poblanos because I’m not a fan of heat so I always get nervous using chiles. Thanks for dropping some knowledge on them!
evseats
January 19, 2016Lol! That’s so awesome! I agree, I love how the poblano peppers are less spicy than the chiles. Looking forward to seeing your chili recipe!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets
January 18, 2016Poblano peppers are one of my favorites, and they’re so underused. I could go for a big bowl of this chili right now!
evseats
January 19, 2016More for us! haha, but hopefully people will become more willing to try them once they realize they’re not as spicy as some of the traditional peppers. Glad you liked the recipe! 🙂
Justine @ Born and Bred in Brooklyn
January 18, 2016Yum, yum, yum! I would love to try this on one of these cold, winter nights. Awesome job!
evseats
January 19, 2016Thanks Justine! Hope you try it sometime!
Ludmilla
January 18, 2016I love chili!! It’s a such comforting and quick food to make anytime!
evseats
January 19, 2016It really is!
Nicole C L
January 19, 2016That looks so amazing! Pinning it now.
evseats
January 19, 2016Thanks Nicole!
Tami Villa - Hunterly Travels
January 19, 2016Looks absolutely delicious – pinning for later! I’m a chili fanatic. 🙂
evseats
January 19, 2016Thanks Tami! Hope you like it! 🙂
heathergdavis
January 19, 2016I don’t know if I’m brave enough but I really want to try this!
Carrie Bortner
February 26, 2023The chili came out kinda greasy. I think next time I will drain the beef and drain and rinse the beans.
Evi Aki
May 18, 2023thanks for the feedback Carrie!