MEAT RECIPE

Smoked Beef Chili

I used pecan wood for this one, but apple wood would be delicious too. Chili is a great dish to make at the beginning of the week for the family. It’s packed full of protein, and if you’d like you can also add beans, and replace the beef with wild game (keeping the pork helps, as game meat often doesn’t have a lot of fat). The longer you let this sit (a day or two) the better flavour it gets. 

Ingredients

1kg ground beef

1kg pork mince

2 teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 large yellow onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, diced

4 bay leaves

1 red bell pepper, diced

2 tablespoons ancho chili powder

2 tablespoons chipotle chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoon smoked paprika

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

3 cups beef broth

1 can crushed tomatoes

¼ cup tomato paste

1 tablespoon molasses

Lime juice to taste

Salt to taste

Equipment:
Traeger grill

- Serves 6 -

HOW TO MAKE IT

  1. In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, salt. Using your hands, mix until evenlycombined.

  2. Set your Traeger grill to 180 C / 355 F.

  3. In a large cast iron pot, over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onions, garlic, and red pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened (4-6 minutes).

  1. Add the beef and increase the heat to high. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break the meat, until the beef is browned (10-12 minutes).

  2. Add the ancho chili powder, chipotle chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, smoked paprika, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently, until well combined and fragrant (1-2 minutes).

  3. Stir in the broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and molasses. Bring to a boil.

  4. Place in the Traeger (with the lid off) and let it cook for 2-3 hours or until the chili thickens. Continue simmering, uncovered, until desired consistency is reached.

  5. Serve with my Jalapeño Three Cheese Cornbread.

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