Smoky Beef and Poblano Pepper Chili

Hearty, smoky, with just the right amount of heat, this beef and poblano chili is sure to be your new favorite! Double the recipe and freeze the extras to have a bowl of deliciousness ready in just minutes!

Ingredients

CHILI:

1 1/4 lb. ground beef , 90% lean

1 medium yellow onion , diced

1-2 poblano peppers , seeded and diced

1 1/2 Tbsp. garlic , minced

1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder

1/2 Tbsp. ancho chile powder

1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1 Tbsp. tomato paste

6 oz. Mexican lager (I used Dos Equis Amber, but any darker beer will work)

2 cups low sodium beef stock , divided

1 1/4 Tbsp. all purpose flour

scant 1/4 cup fresh oregano , chopped

1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes

GARNISH:

sliced avocado

sliced jalapeños

sour cream

shredded Monterey Jack cheese

tortilla strips (or chips)

minced fresh cilantro