Smoky Beef, Poblano, and Black Bean Chili
Ali Segersten (author) Oct 02, 2025
                Main Dishes          Mexican Southwestern Tex-Mex          Freezable Recipe Legumes Meal Prep Recipe Red Meat Soups and Stews  
  
    
            A hearty, flavor-packed chili made with ground beef, poblano peppers, black beans, and warming spices. Smoked paprika adds rich, smoky depth, while fresh cilantro brings a bright finish. Serve over rice or roasted sweet potatoes for a complete meal. This recipe is ideal for batch cooking—enjoy some now and freeze the rest for later.
Ingredients
        
	
	        2          tablespoons      
        extra virgin olive oil  
      
	
	        1          large      
        onions  
    
        chopped  
      
	
	        2          pounds      
        ground beef  
      
	
	        4          cloves      
        garlic  
    
        crushed  
      
	
	        2          tablespoons      
        smoked paprika  
      
	
	        1          tablespoons      
        ground cumin  
      
	
	        2          teaspoons      
        chili powder  
      
	
	        ½          teaspoons      
        chipotle chili powder  
      
	
	        3          medium      
        carrots  
    
        peeled and chopped  
      
	
	        3      
        poblano pepper  
    
        seeded and chopped  
      
	
	        3          cups      
        water  
      
	
	        2          cups      
        crushed tomatoes  
        (or diced tomatoes)  
      
	
	        3          cups      
        cooked  
    
        black beans  
      
	
	        4          tablespoons      
        tomato paste  
      
	
	        2          teaspoons      
        sea salt  
      
	
	        1          cups      
        chopped  
    
        cilantro