SMOKED  CHILI

▢2 cans chili beans ▢2 lb ground chuck cooked ▢28 ounces diced tomatoes ▢10 pieces of crispy bacon crumbled ▢1 jalapeños minced ▢2 celery stalks chopped ▢4 cloves garlic minced ▢1 onion diced ▢1 Tablespoon salt ▢3 cups water or beef broth ▢2 cup sweet potatoes optional ▢2 Tablespoon Liquid Smoke if no smoker only

INGREDIENTS

In a dutch oven brown bacon and set aside.

STEP 1

Removed bacon and sauté celery jalapeños, garlic and onion in a small amount of bacon grease.

STEP 2

When onions are translucent add in sweet potatoes and bacon saute for a few more minutes.

STEP 3

Add cooked ground chuck, beans, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil and move to smoker.

STEP 4

Preheat smoker to 225 and smoke for at least an 1 hour.

STEP 5

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