Barbecue Chili Recipes

BEEF BRISKET CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown beef and onion in oil in batches; drain. Stir in the beans, kielbasa, salsa, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, garlic and seasonings. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 hours or until meat is tender. Just before serving, stir in lemon juice and zest. If desired, top with cheddar cheese and sliced green onions.

BARBECUE CHILI RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground meat. Drain.
• Return the cooked meat to the pot.
• Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir to combine.
• Cover, and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring as needed, for about 1-2 hours.

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE CHILI WITH CORN CHIPS

Steps:

• Toss the beef with the chile powder, brown sugar, paprika, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker. Whisk the chili sauce with 1 tablespoon vinegar, the mustard and Worcestershire sauce; add to the slow cooker along with the beans. Cover and cook on low until the beef is tender, 7 to 8 hours.
• Uncover and stir to combine; let sit, uncovered, 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar. Serve with corn chips and desired toppings.

BBQ BEEF CHILI

Steps:

• In a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the oil, garlic and onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute until the onion gets tender and aromatic, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir well. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, stirring frequently and breaking it apart, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder and cumin and stir until evenly distributed. Stir in the tomato sauce and broth and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Stir in the barbecue sauce and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot.

SMOKY BARBECUE CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Coat pan with cooking spray.
• Add onions and garlic to pan; saute 5 minutes. Add chiles; cook 2 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until chiles are tender. Cool slightly.
• Place half of the chile mixture in a blender.
• Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid spills). Blend until smooth.
• Pour into a medium bowl and repeat procedure with remaining chile mixture.
• Heat 1 1/2 tsp oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook 7 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan.
• Heat remaining 1 1/2 tsp oil in pan. Add pork and cook 7 minutes or until browned.
• Add chile mixture and beef to pan.
• Stir in tomato puree and remaining ingredients except beans; bring to a boil.
• Partially cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in beans; cook 15 minutes.
• Garnish with sour cream and chopped green onions, if desired.

TEXAS BBQ SWEET-HOT CHILI

Steps:

• Sauté onion in a little bit of oil. Add ground beef and minced garlic. Dust with dill, chili powder, cumin and red pepper flakes. Mix and cook covered over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked through. Drain fat.
• Add tomatoes, tomato paste and beans.
• Add picante sauce, barbecue sauce, diced green chilies.
• Add any additional chili powder and/or red pepper flakes.
• Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or more. I have let this simmer for up to 2 hours and the longer it sits, the yummier it gets. It's great the next day, and the day after, too!
• Serve with sour cream and shredded cheese on top. Eat with the Frito Scoops if you are feeling adventurous enough to dig in without a spoon.
• Optional - Make a box of mac 'n cheese and ring your chili bowl with it before spooning in the chili. Delectable!