Lone Star Grillz “Over-The-Top Chili”

Remember to always wash your hands prior to preparing. Use food grade gloves where appropriate to prevent contamination.

Recipe and Ingredients:

-        3 lbs. 80/20 Ground Beef/Chuck

-        2 x Red Bell Pepper (rough chopped)

-        2 x Green Bell Pepper (rough chopped)

-        2 x large or 3 x medium Yellow or White Onions (rough chopped)

-        5 cloves Garlic (rough chopped)

-        2 tbsp. Olive Oil

-        Homemade Chili Seasoning (2 tbsp. Chili Powder, 1 tsp. Cumin, 1 tsp. Paprika, 1 tsp. Dried Oregano, 1.5 tsp. Salt, 1 tsp. Black pepper)

-        28 oz Crushed Tomato

-        28 oz Diced Tomato

-        Worcestershire Sauce (approximately 2 tbsp.)

-        2 tbsp. LSG Texas Fusion (or your favorite Rub)

-        1 can of your favorite Beer (or 12 oz beef broth OR tomato juice)

-        Your favorite toppings (cheese, jalapenos, onions, sour cream, etc.)

DIRECTIONS: (you will need a Dutch Oven, Warming Rack)

1)     Add bell peppers, onions, garlic to Dutch Oven with olive oil and homemade chili seasoning, mix well with hands, set aside.

2)    Place ground beef/chuck into a large bowl, add Worcestershire Sauce and LSG Texas Fusion, mix well with hands to combine. 

3)     Form meat into a flat loaf and place on top of warming rack, on top of the Dutch Oven.

The Cook: Approximate time 5-6 hours total (the longer simmer the better result)

Pre-heat your Lone Star Grillz Pellet Smoker to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. Once fully preheated, place Dutch oven with warming rack/meat on the smoker’s bottom grate (remove the top grate for this cook) and be sure to place it back far enough so you can close the lid without the thermometer hitting the Dutch oven.

Allow it to smoke for approximately 2.5 hours OR until the meat has hit 150 degrees Fahrenheit in the center.  Break up the meat and place it into the Dutch oven, stir well. 

Add one can of your favorite beer (or alternative hydration), stir and close the lid and then increase the cooking temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, for approximately 2-3 more hours.  Remove from heat, allow it to cool briefly, then SERVE AND ENJOY with all of your favorite toppings!

Recipe By: Derek Perry