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Dinner, Slow Cooker Recipes  /  June 28, 2020

Easy 3 Bean Poblano Chili

by Nicole
Easy 3 Bean Poblano Chili
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Ground beef black beans pinto beans kidney beans poblano pepper green pepper onion garlic spices on a wood table with a wooden spoon and a blue and white kitchen towel.

This easy 3 bean poblano chili recipe has quickly become a staple in our dinner rotation.  It’s super hearty, loaded with flavor, and the best part is that is can be used with or without a Crock-pot.

chopped onion, green bell peper, and poblano pepper being cooked on a pot on a wood cutting board

Time for some tips:

  • Chili is one of those dishes that the longer you let it sit the better the flavor. That being said, 9/10 times I will make it on the stove top, get my seasonings right then transfer to a Crock-pot and let it go (4 hours on low or 2 on high).
  • I like to toast my spices after the veggies have softened but before the meat is added. This really brightens the spices and helps develop a deeper flavor. This is especially helpful if you plan on skipping the longer cook in a Crock-pot.  
chopped onion, green bell peper, and poblano pepper and spices being cooked on a pot on a wood cutting board
  • This chili is super mild when it comes to spice. Feel free to throw in additional peppers like serranos or jalapenos to really take it up a notch. Hatch chili’s are also a great addition if you can find them in season.
chopped onion, green bell pepper, poblano pepper, spices, and ground beef being cooked on a pot on a wood cutting board

Substitutions:

  • You can switch out the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken, both will work great in this dish. If you plan on swapping, I would recommend using chicken broth instead of beef as well.
beef broth being  poured into chili that is being cooked on a pot on a wood cutting board
  • Can’t find poblano peppers? You can add anaheim in lieu of the poblano, just be mindful that it may increase the spice level of this dish.
Chili being cooked in a Crock-pot

Now for the fun part; deciding how you want to serve this easy 3 bean poblano chili.

  • Serve it over cooked pasta like farfalle or rotini (my husbands personal favorite)
  • Use it for chili dogs or chili burgers (my kiddos love when we do this)
  • Top it with sharp cheddar cheese and chopped onions and serve with a generous slice of cornbread.

I hope that you love this recipe as much as my family does! Enjoy 🙂

3 Bean Poblano Chili in a white bowl with a blue napkin and next to a cutting board

Easy 3 Bean Poblano Chili

This easy 3 bean poblano chili recipe has quickly become a staple in our dinner rotation.  It's super hearty, loaded with flavor, and the best part is that is can be used with or without a Crock-pot.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 4 hrs
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 6 Quart Stock Pot or Dutch Oven
  • 7 Quart Crockpot Slow Cooker
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 medium poblano pepper seeded and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chili powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp ground oregano
  • 1 lbs ground beef preferably 90/10
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15.5oz can black beans strained and rinsed
  • 1 15.5oz can pinto beans strained and rinsed
  • 1 15.5oz can red kidney beans strained and rinsed
  • 1 15.5oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt an pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the bottom of a large soup pot over medium heat
  • Saute onion, green bell pepper and poblano pepper until soft. Add the minced garlic, continuing to stir until garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the remaining olive oil to the pan along with the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and ground oregano. Stir until the spices are slightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef to the pot and brown.
  • Once the beef is brown, add tomato paste and crushed tomato to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add the black, pinto and red kidney beans to the pot along with the diced tomatoes, bay leaves and beef broth stir until combined.
  • Transfer the chili to a crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours.

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