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Smoked Chili

We’ve taken chili up a notch and SMOKED this bad boy. That’s right, SMOKED CHILI with bacon and all the goods.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 363kcal

Ingredients

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

Garnishes

  • sour cream
  • Shredded Cheese
  • cilantro
  • green onions or chives
  • extra bacon

Instructions

  • In a dutch oven brown bacon, set aside
  • Removed bacon and sauté celerey jalapeños, garlic and onion in a small amount of bacon grease.
  • When onions are translucent add in sweet potatoes and bacon saute for a few more minutes.
  • Add cooked ground chuck, beans, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil and move to smoker.
  • If using stove-top and no smoker add liquid smoker, bring to a simmer for 20-30 mins. If using a crockpot, cook on low for up to 5-6 hours.
  • If smoking preheat to 225 and smoke for at least an 1 hour.

Notes

PRESURE COOKER: Follow instructions above except brown ingredients in open pot on any setting. When ready to cook, lock lid in place and set to soup setting. Quick release, garnish with toppings.

SMOKED CHILI METHOD #1 (preferred method) 

  • Follow directions 1-6 on your stove top and then smoke on your smoker for 1 hour at 225. Stiring occasionally 

SMOKED CHILI METHOD #2

  1. Preheat your smoker and dutch oven to 350. Add the olive oil, onion, garlic, jalapeño. Close the lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions and peppers are soft, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. Add the ground chuck and break it up. Cover again with lid and let cook for about 10 minutes until done. 
  3. Add in remaining ingredients. Stir until combined and cover. Let smoke for 20 minutes. For more smokey flavor reduce to "smoke" setting and let smoke for 1 hour. 

CAN I MAKE SMOKEY CHILI WITHOUT A SMOKER?

YES! The bacon alone adds a nice smokey flavor, but for more added flavor you can grab some liquid smoke at the store! It comes in a little bottle like this. 

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1291mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3203IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg