Smoked Chili On Pellet Grill
Make the best pot of chili ever by making smoked chili on a pellet grill. Made with ground beef, a variety of beans, and just the right amount of spice, it's hearty and full of delicious smoky flavor.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 479kcal
Equipment
- Pellet grill
- Large pot or skillet
- Disposable aluminum pan or large cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes, with liquid 796 mL, 28 oz
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can red kidney beans 540 mL, rinsed and drained
- 1 can romano beans 540 mL, rinsed and drained
- 1 can black beans 398 mL, rinsed and drained
- 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 393 mL, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn 341 mL (12 oz), drained
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in olive oil in a large pot over medium heat with onion and garlic until the meat is browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, red kidney beans, romano beans, black beans, chickpeas, and canned corn to the meat mixture. Mix well. Cook for 5-10 minutes, until heated through.
- Preheat your pellet grill to 225℉.
- Transfer the chili to a cast iron pot or disposable aluminum pan. Smoke for 1-2 hours, depending on how strong you want the smoke flavor to be.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Use a disposable aluminum pan for easy cleanup.
- Place the aluminum pan on a baking sheet and use that to carry the prepared chili outside to the pellet smoker.
- Stir the chili frequently while smoking so the flavor is distributed evenly.
- After the chili is smoked, keep it warm in a slow cooker until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 1443mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 852IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 8mg
