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Created by: Kristy Still

Pellet Grill Smoked Chili

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Using the over the top method, make the best Pellet Grill Smoked Chili in just 4 hours!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

Chili

  • 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 16 oz Cans of Chili Beans
  • 1 14.5 oz Can of Beef Broth
  • 1 10 oz Can of Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped Yellow or White Onion
  • 1 Clove Crushed Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Chili Powder, Divided
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 Cup Natural Ketchup

Toppings

  • Cornbread
  • Fritos
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Green Onions

Instructions

  • Heat the pellet grill to 250°F.
  • Add the ground beef to a bowl along with salt, pepper, and 1/2 tbsp chili powder, mix this well to create a large meatball or patty. Set aside.
  • In a Dutch Oven, add the chili beans, broth, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and ketchup. Mix this up well.
  • Once the grill is heated, place the Dutch oven on the grill.
  • Add a wire rack or grill grates on top of the Dutch oven, then add a little bit of grapeseed oil to the rack so the meat does not stick.
  • Place the prepared meat directly on top of the Dutch oven on the rack.
  • Cover and smoke at 250°F for 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours, turn the grill up to 350°F and continue to cook until the internal temperature of the meat reaches at least 160°F. (About 60-90 minutes. Use a meat probe to keep a close eye on the internal temperature.)
  • After the meat has reached 160°F, carefully press it through the grates into the chili. Remember the grates are hot, carefully remove them with oven mitts.
  • Decrease the temperature to 300°F.
  • Stir the chili to combine the meat into the chili.
  • Close the lid and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve.

Notes

If you like the chili spicy, add Cayenne Pepper or Red Pepper Flakes.
If you want to use your own chili seasoning, omit the seasonings used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 1152mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg

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