Chipotle Cheddar Beef Chili
This Chipotle cheddar beef chili is a rich and creamy dish that features smoky chipotle peppers, savory ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese. It's the perfect easy chili recipe with cheese for busy weeknights or game day gatherings, offering cozy comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat over medium-high and add the ground beef and chopped onions. Cook for about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat as it browns.
- Add the chopped poblano peppers, chili powder, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Stir and let cook for 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, diced green chilies, Gochujang chili paste, and butter. Add 2 cups of broth and tamari sauce. Stir to combine everything thoroughly, then reduce heat to low. Partially cover and let it simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- About 5 minutes before serving, stir in the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and the drained chili beans. Let the cheese melt thoroughly, creating a creamy consistency.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with your favorite toppings like Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and sliced green onions. Enjoy!