By Pellet-grill chili con carne. Read the full method and preparation notes before starting.
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Smoke Signals — Pellet-grill chili con carne
Pellet-grill chili con carne. Read the full method and preparation notes before starting.
Ingredients
Method
- When ready to cook, place a large Dutch oven on the grill grates. Set the Traeger temperature to 350℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
- When the grill is hot, add the olive oil, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and a generous pinch of salt to the Dutch oven. Close the grill lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions and peppers have softened, 10-12 minutes.
- Add the ground chuck to the Dutch oven, using a spatula to break it up into small pieces. Close the grill lid and cook until the meat is crumbly and barely cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Close the grill lid and cook until the meat is well-coated with the tomato paste, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the beef stock and beer. Close the grill lid and allow the liquid to come to a simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once.
- Add the chili beans, diced tomatoes, and chocolate and stir to combine. Close the grill lid and simmer until the chili thickens to your desired consistency, 15-20 minutes. Season with more salt to taste.
- For additional smoky flavor, reduce the Traeger temperature to 180℉ and leave the chili on the grill to smoke for up to 1 hour.
- Ladle the chili con carne into bowls and serve with cilantro, grated cheese, green onions, sour cream, tortilla chips, and Mexican hot sauce for topping. Enjoy!
Notes
A reliable serving count is not specified in the saved source.
Where shown, times and yields are saved source estimates, not measured kitchen-test results.
Saved recipe attribution: https://www.traeger.com/recipes/smoked-chili-con-carne
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