Smoked Chili Con Carne

Ingredients

Steps

• 1

  When ready to cook, set Traeger to 350℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. While grill is heating, place a large Dutch oven directly on the grill grate.

  Grill: 350 ˚F

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• 2

  When the Dutch oven is hot, add the olive oil, onion, bell pepper, garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Close the lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions and peppers are soft, about 10 to 12 minutes.

  Grill: 350 ˚F

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  Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 Large onion, diced

  • 1 Large red bell pepper, seeded and diced

  • 3 Clove garlic, minced

  • As Needed kosher salt

• 3

  Add the ground chuck, using a spatula to break it up, and cook with the lid on until barely cooked through and crumbly, about 8 to 10 minutes longer.

  Grill: 350 ˚F

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  Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 Pound ground chuck

• 4

  Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and dried oregano. Cook until the meat is coated, about 2 minutes. Add 2 cups chicken bouillon (or stock), the beer (or coffee) and stir.

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  Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon tomato paste

  • 2 Tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 Tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 Teaspoon dried oregano

  • 2 Cup prepared beef or chicken bouillon (or stock)

  • 1/2 Cup dark beer or strongly brewed coffee

• 5

  Close the lid and allow the chili to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once. Add the chili beans, diced tomatoes and chocolate then stir.

  Grill: 350 ˚F

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  Ingredients

  • 2 Can (15 oz) chili beans with sauce

  • 1 Can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

  • 2 Ounce dark chocolate

• 6

  Close the lid and simmer, allowing the chili to thicken to desired consistency, about 15 to 20 minutes.

  Grill: 350 ˚F

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• 7

  Taste, adding up to an additional tablespoon of salt if necessary, depending on the saltiness of the bouillon or stock.

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• 8

  For additional smoky flavor, reduce the Traeger temperature to 180℉ and leave the chili on the grill, uncovered for up to 1 hour.

  Grill: 180 ˚F

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• 9

  Serve chili con carne with fresh chopped cilantro, grated cheese, sliced green onions, sour cream, tortilla chips and Mexican hot sauce. Enjoy!

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  Ingredients

  • As Needed fresh chopped cilantro, for serving

  • As Needed grated cheese, for serving

  • As Needed sliced green onions, for serving

  • As Needed sour cream, for serving

  • As Needed tortilla chips, for serving

  • As Needed Mexican hot sauce, for serving