Easy Chipotle Cheddar Beef Chili

My family's favorite quick and easy chili recipe - perfect for cold fall and winter nights - delicious, hearty chili!

⏱️ 80 min 🔪 Prep: 20 min 🔥 Cook: 60 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 21 views
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Easy Chipotle Cheddar Beef ChiliFoto: Half Baked Harvest

Ingredients

8 servings
  • 2 pounds ground beef ((or use ground chicken or ground pork))
  • 2 yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 can (28 ounce) crushed fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 can (8 ounce) tomato paste
  • 1 can (4 ounce) diced green chilies
  • 2 -3 tablespoons Gochujang chili paste, to your taste
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 tablespoons tamari/soy sauce
  • 2 -3 cups chicken or beef broth
  • 6 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can mixed chili beans, drained
  • cilantro, green onion, avocado and Greek yogurt, for serving

Steps

  1. 1. In a large dutch oven set over medium-high heat, brown the meat and onions all over, breaking up the meat as you go, about 5 minutes.2. Add the poblanos, chili powder, chipotle powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin. Cook for 5 minutes, until fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes, tomato paste, Gochujang, butter, and diced chilies. Pour over 2 cups of broth. Add the tamari. Stir to combine. Partially cover and cook on low for 1-2 hours or up to all day, stirring every hour.3. Towards the end of cooking, stir in the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and beans. Cook until the cheese melts, 5 minutes.4. Ladle the chili into bowls. Top, as desired. I like Greek yogurt/sour cream, cheese, avocado, cilantro, and green onions. Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories610

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