Smokey Beef & Poblano Chili

Step 1: Heat a large Dutch oven over high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 1 1/4 pounds beef to pan; cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Place cooked beef in a bowl. Repeat procedure with cooking spray and remaining 1 1/4 pounds beef. Remove beef to bowl.

Step 2: Add onion, poblano pepper, and garlic to pan cook 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Return beef to pan. Stir in chili powder, chipotle chile powder, and cumin cook 1 minute. Add tomato paste and beer, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; cook 2 minutes. Add 3 1/2 cups beef stock to pan; bring to a boil.

Step 3: Combine remaining 1/2 cup beef stock and flour in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add flour mixture to pan, stirring constantly with a whisk. Sir in oregano, salt, and tomatoes; bring to a boil Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove pan form heat. Serve chili topped evenly with diced avocado, sliced fresh chiles, if desired, and cilantro sprigs.