Smoked Chili

4.80 from 5 votes

Smoked chili takes the classic and kicks it up with a delicious, deep smoky flavor. Perfect for barbecues, tailgating, or anytime you want to enjoy a beefy bowl of chili.

Prep Time15

Cook Time3

Total Time3 15

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 914kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

3 Pounds Ground Hamburger browned and drained
16 Ounces Tomato Sauce
1 6 oz can Tomato Paste
1 14.5 oz can Petite Diced Tomatoes
1 15.5 oz can Northern Beans
1 15.5 oz can Red Kidney Beans
¼ Cup Chili Powder
3 Tablespoon Butter
2 Tablespoons Coarse Black Pepper
2 Tablespoons Diced Dried Onion
2 Tablespoons Granulated Garlic
1 Tablespoon Coarse Salt
1 Cup Beef Broth optional

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Instructions

Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees.
Place all the ingredients in a dutch oven and stir well.
Cook for about 3 hours, stirring every hour. If it’s too thick to your liking, you can add a
bit of the beef broth until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste about an hour in and add more seasonings as desired.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you want to drain your tomatoes and beans, you’ll want to add in the beef broth. However, if you don’t drain them, you shouldn’t need the beef broth.
Remember, it’s easier to fix thick chili than it is to fix thin chili.
Do not cover your chili. The only way it can get that smoky flavor is if the top is off.
If you feel like taking it off sooner than 4 hours, that’s fine. Once it’s fully heated, it’s technically ready to eat. However, the longer it gets a chance to smoke, the more flavor you get.
Want to skip the smoker, but still get that smoky flavor? Add in a tablespoon of liquid smoke and cook this on the stove, or in the oven, instead.
You can use any combination of beans you prefer.
Want to add a bit of spice to your chili? Add in some crushed red peppers or freshly chopped jalapenos.
For a more Mexican style chili, swap out half of the tomato sauce for a can of El Pato. It’s a Mexican style tomato sauce that adds the perfect flavor and spice. You can find it at most grocery stores.

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