Spiced Texas-Style Beef Chili with Roasted Poblano Peppers
A hearty beef chili simmered with roasted poblano peppers and Texas-style spices for a deep, smoky flavor. This american-inspired beef ready in about 80 minutes pairs ground beef, medium poblano peppers, medium, diced yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium poblano peppers
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 15 oz can, drained and rinsed kidney beans
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place 2 medium poblano peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, turning halfway, until blackened and blistered. Remove from oven, place in a bowl covered with plastic wrap for 10 minutes, then peel, seed, and dice the peppers finely.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 7-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
- Step 4: Stir in the diced roasted poblano peppers, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
- Step 5: Pour in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 15 oz drained kidney beans, and 2 cups beef broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cover. Let simmer gently for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chili thickens.
- Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Texas-Style Beef Chili with Roasted Poblano Peppers take to make?
Total time is about 80 minutes (20 min prep + 60 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spiced Texas-Style Beef Chili with Roasted Poblano Peppers?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Texas-Style Beef Chili with Roasted Poblano Peppers?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Texas-Style Beef Chili with Roasted Poblano Peppers for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Texas-Style Beef Chili with Roasted Poblano Peppers?
American beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
