"Over The Top" Texas-Style Smoked Chili Recipe | Heath Riles BBQ

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Who's ready for chili season!?

[@malibu-ken]

Yep, and this recipe is just in time!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

@@malibu-ken National Chili Week is next week!

[@BBQPITDOG]

Definitely!

[@malibu-ken]

@@HeathRilesBBQ Hmmm... OK, I guess that calls for a double size pot!

[@seananderson4236]

Really thought you was a bean guy!! So disappointed!! Lol

[@jimmydean1147]

That’s a bowl of happiness right there!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Sure is!

[@deejay3947]

Made this chili today on the pellet grill and it was awesome! My wife really liked it and that was the crowning moment. Until she gives it a thumbs up, nothing else happens. Loved it!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

So glad to hear that y'all enjoyed it man! 👍

[@brewerfireguy]

That’s a good idea putting the meat over the pot like that. Strong work and thanks for showing this to all of us.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Any time! Thanks for watching.

[@robvalero4453]

Never thought of that. Such a great idea to cook the meat over the wire rack on the cooking pot. Perfect timing Thank you sir

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks for watching, Rob!

[@shawngillogly6873]

If it has beans, it's a good stew. This looks like good chili!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thank you!

[@ragequit42]

Can't wait for chili! Here in Texas, might have another month.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Yeah, definitely waiting on cooler weather here in MS too. With National Chili Week next week, had to get a head start!

[@rwcah]

That’s right keep them beans out. You’re making us Texans proud. Love your videos and products and use them for lots of Texas que.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thank you! Appreciate all your support.

[@malibu-ken]

Thanks for the chili recipe, now I know what we are going to be cooking up this weekend!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Hope you enjoy! Let me know how it turns out.

[@malibu-ken]

@@HeathRilesBBQ It turned out great! however, i added a little too much black pepper for my daughter, next time they can season it themselves, it's like you said in the video... 'once you add the seasoning, you can't take it out, best to season to taste at the end'.

[@KevinSmith-dq9tz]

That sounds and looks like a pot full of heaven right there. Love the mild breakfast sausage addition. Make my meatloaf that way. Big 👍from me.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks, Kevin!

[@gordonliddy9418]

We always loved adding about 1 tbsp of heavy whipping cream to our bowls of chilli rather than sour cream. It makes the chilli super good! Give it a try.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

I'll have to try that next time!

[@4seasonsbbq]

Looked absolutely delicious. I also like to add chunks of stew meat, especially if I crock pot it. Great video 👍

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thank you!

[@nickhurst2044]

Made this today and it is AWESOME! Thank you for sharing!!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Love to hear it, Nick! Thanks for watching and trying out our recipes.

[@johnproffitt3272]

I like adding butter and flour and make a roux to add to my chili! That looks great!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks!

[@davids578]

This is special! Fantastic for game day. 😎

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

It really is!

[@scotteisenbraun1581]

Great idea, smoking the burger over the chili pot. I do like the extra step of using rehydrated Mexican chilis, blended to a liquid with garlic and water, and added to the chili instead of dry chili powder.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Can definitely make it your own?

[@Swede68]

Great, finally a chili without those beans 😄 I am going to do this on my traeger, :)

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Great! Hope you enjoy. Let me know what you think.

[@andrewgander2685]

"Just kinda get it all mixed in...and incorporated" 🤣👏👏 Shouts out to Big Jake!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Had to throw that in there!

[@BBQPITDOG]

Great Chili Bud! I gotta try the breakfast sausage in there. Always add beer for some pizzazz and flavor. You nailed this one!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Appreciate it, brother!

[@tranzamman7929]

You can "grate" and slightly push that meatball through the wire rack also..... looks great!!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

True. There's probably better methods than throwing it in the pot and breaking it up like I did.

[@tranzamman7929]

@@HeathRilesBBQ Your recipes and videos are still awesome to watch and we all learn so much

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

@@tranzamman7929 Appreciate that! Thanks for watching.

[@Vikingsmoke]

Heath Riles spices are some of the best. The Garlic Butter and Garlic Jalapeno rubs are awesome. Im going to have to try the beef rub.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thank you very much! Hope you can try it soon.

[@stevengoff1152]

I've got about 10 spices in my chili recipe. There's a load of aromatics that blend and create an awesome flavor sensation. I.dont smoke mine but plan to try that eventually

[@brianfeeney9493]

🎉 GAME - ON Brother Heath !!!!! I’ve never seen it done this way ….. Looking forward to adding this to The TRAEGER Menu List !!!!! Peace

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy.

[@BrandonCarder]

Looks absolutely amazing. I will be trying this! Nice job brother

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Hope you enjoy

[@doubleedge7250]

I have made this and your smoked white chicken Chile this month. Both amazing!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

That's awesome! Glad you liked them.

[@Thisoneguy949]

Thats the best one ive seen im cooking this one today on my offset stick burner great job sir!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy.

[@jeffhill1059]

Looking forward to making this soon!!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Hope you enjoy if you do!

[@JonBooks]

Thank you for sharing this helps me keep my keto diet!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

You are so welcome!

[@keving2190]

Chili with no beans!!! I LOVE IT!!! I have always hated beans so thank you for this video👊👊👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

My pleasure!

[@judgewepbbq]

Church chili cookoff coming up...just found my recipe!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Best of luck!

[@RNX001]

That looked delicious!🤙

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks! Tasted as good as it looked.

[@VathSophanin]

Thanks for chili recipe. Good cooking.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Any time!

[@patrickdix5865]

I'm doing this recipe today on my ceramic Primo. Good Lawd it's looking good. About another hour to go! Thanks for sharing, Heath.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy.

[@leighannedearingsilva6112]

I'm doing mine on our Pit Boss today! I'm using ground beef and chorizo! Can't wait!!!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Sounds great!

[@2Wheels_NYC]

Awesome, Heath!! For the love of all things Holy, I don't know how I was not subscribed! At least that is taken care of! This is so so close to how I make my Texas Red! Excellent work!!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@joeguerrero6385]

I can't wait to try... that looks delicious 😋

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks!

[@KyleenDrake]

Was just thinking some chili sounds amazing! Need to get me some BBQ flavored Fritos!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Hope you give it a try!

[@ElizabethWhisenhunt-s8n]

Wow , I’m totally excited about finding your channel, im making chili at moment , BUT DANG ON , IM HOOKED CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT ELSE YOUR COOKIN!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Happy to hear it! Thankss for the support

[@MapsAndCaps]

Looks bomb. Im cooking over the top forthe first time right now. My smokers pretty small so i had to flatten the ball a bit tso the lid didnt hit but its looking to be real good. Ive got some flanken chuck ribs on the grate too that ill cut into chunks when its time to add thr meat to the pot. Im stoked

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Awesome! Hope you enjoyed the chili.

[@jeremynewman3553]

I made a similar chili in the same way but used a chuck roast seasoned with chili powder cooked to about rare then cubed it and cooked till tender it was really good I'm going to try it this way

[@Dennis18701]

Just made this chili and it is GREAT !!! Thanks

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Glad you liked it!!

[@mikehuskey9432]

Yes sir!!!! Ribs tomorrow and chili next week. Youre turning me into a decent chef 🙏 there was a time a few years ago i couldnt scramble eggs 😂🤦‍♂️

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

That's what it's all about! Glad I've been able to help. Appreciate you watching our videos, Mike!

[@ronniemerlyn4051]

What size (quart) lodge did you use?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

8 qt

[@LeaveYouDerpin]

When you put the meatball over the pot my first thought was, thats gonna be a lot of grease.. Glad you whipped out the paper towel at the end to soak some of that fat up. Interesting technique, I'll give it a go

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

It's definitely a different technique, but it creates incredible flavor. Highly recommend.

[@craigmellott6339]

If I was to add the beans what type of adjustments if any would you make , like more or less of the liquids I would guess. Thanks for all your videos

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thank you for the support!

[@ROgletree]

I’m making this today.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Hope you enjoy!

[@jasonnored6131]

I save my brisket trimmings for my smoked chili.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Tasty decision!

[@BBQROCKSTAR178]

Great looking recipe Heath. Cheers bro 🤘

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@JustinStuart-u7w]

What size Dutch oven should you use?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

8qt

[@jimstevens2668]

I’ve got to try this recipe. I think I’ll smoke the meat a little longer before placing over the top of the pot, to reduce the amount of grease in the pot.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Go for it!

[@rkashsggeggr6285]

Put a rubber glove over the outside of your spices to keep the bottles clean.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

I typically use a "clean hand" that doesn't touch anything other than the rubs. Can always do that as well.

[@mikeleatherwood2326]

Looks delicious,

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thank you 😋

[@kennybeck5519]

I woke up yesterday morning, went outside to take a wee wee and realized its chili season now!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Hard way to find out😂

[@benjaminplatt141]

Damn I want to make that now

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Hope you do!

[@edsheldon5766]

Thinking of making this for a party. How many would you say this recipe serves?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

This was a 7.5qt dutch oven, so it'd feed quite a crowd.

[@edsheldon5766]

It was a big hit man. Thanks for your guidance! Will try more recipes from this channel for sure

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Awesome! Glad everyone liked it.@@edsheldon5766

[@Trumpetmaster77]

Fantastic chili brother! I like three different kinds of beans in my chili. Pinto, kidney, and black beans.. and I'm from TEXAS! LOL LOL

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Going to upset some other Texas folks with those beans 🤣 All about how you like it at the end of the day!

[@JimRoss-q81]

Texas chili 🌶️🔥🌶️🌶️🌶️ Jim Ross ATL

[@Appalachianventure]

This is by far the best chili I’ve ever had… I think I could put the garlic jalapeño rub on a flip flop and eat it.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Haha! Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for the support man!

[@MichaelMedwin]

What size Dutch oven you have there?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Normal large one!

[@stevengoff1152]

Your respect for chili is awesome but just one note in regards to using beans(they do belong btw) but dried beans are a much better choice

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Typically left out in "Texas style." I'm iffy on beans. I like it as a filler, but I don't want a lot in it.

[@stevengoff1152]

Yessir i know that's what most say but since I'm a native born texan I do disagree with the statement. To me my momma's chili.is tx chili because my great grandpa and grandpa & she grew up in San Angelo tx area and even great grandpas family b4 him were native texan just like I was born in San Angelo and the next generation in our family was. Since tx red wasn't declared the state food until 1971 I think, well my family as Texans predates that by a bunch and we are about as texan as Texas. We make ours with beans. For those who like beans in their chili like me, using a combo of dry black & pinto beans creates an AWESOME FLAVOR. Grandpa was raIsed around Nolan tx, great grandpa was born in 1900 and his parents were born in Texas too. My chili recipe is phenomenal but it isn't trilingual chili

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

That's an awesome story! Really cool history with your family and many years of making chili. @@stevengoff1152

[@stevengoff1152]

Stupid autocorrect changed Terlingua to trilingual

[@stevengoff1152]

I prefer using dry pinto and dry black beans just 1.5 cups in an 8qt pot

[@kevinscheifele6833]

Hell ya! Already gave you a like and I was only in 1 min lol. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks! Cheers!

[@ilive4sports13]

What kind of wood do you use for the smoked chili?

[@CreativeCustomDesigns]

WOW!!!! now that's a chili I'm gonna have to try.......One question.....we only have 1 dutch oven....if I use it on the smoker.......will it clean good enough to use in the house again, or is it for the smoker now?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

It sure will clean good enough

[@thefinishizer]

I know what I'm making today!!! Update. Made it with elk and sausage. Damn good chili!!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Heck yeah, I bet it tasted great with some elk and sausage!

[@JohnMarkPool]

Being a Texas now Mississippi red neck Ole Miss transplant, I gotta say Heath, you nailed TX-Mex Ole Miss Chili. Keep up the Miss Trophy's from Memphis in May a coming! PS: So glad to get your spices at Walmart! Hottie Toddie in Columbia, MS 😂😊

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

I appreciate that, thanks for the support!

[@daltondawson4665]

@HeathRilesBBQ I just found out your from my area outside of Memphis. I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and never knew that! Do you have anywhere local that sells your seasonings etc that I could go and get or is it strictly just to be ordered online?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Yep! in North MS. We do have several locations in the area that sell our products. Walmart, Academy, Kroger, and many more. Check out our store locator feature here: www.heathrilesbbq.com/apps/store-locator

[@blackhawkvenom5724]

I got that same pot!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Nice!

[@aaasports9898]

Thank goodness no beans!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Nope! No beans

[@lsayles30]

What flavor of pellets you use and do it have to be a traeger grill? I have a Z Grills.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Royal Oak Charcoal Pellets

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

It doesn't have to be a Traeger. Just what I like to use at home. I've cooked on several pellet grills.

[@lsayles30]

@@HeathRilesBBQ ok, I may try it one day on my Z Grills.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

@@lsayles30 Hope you do!

[@DavidMitchell-qx9ne]

No beans = hotdog & burger topping in my house. Looks tasty though!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Just did a chili recipe on our channel with beans!

[@tylerriley8186]

What size Dutch oven did you use here?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

I believe it was about a 6-7 quart dutch oven

[@markplacek6657]

My wife put the cast iron kettle of pit beans on my brand new cutting board. Know we only have one side to show off. The ring will not come off. She says it looks used and loved.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

My cutting board definitely takes some beatings as well. I have 2-3 that I'll rotate through.

[@mmahtnart8986]

Best chili I ever had was my Stepfathers deer meat and breakfast sausage chili.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Doers sound pretty good! Hopefully you try this one and like it.

[@fishatlantic]

What size is your Dutch oven?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

7 quarts

[@richardfloyd5581]

Of course TEXAS chili is great anytime, but it’s still 97° here in North Texas.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Not much cooler here in North MS

[@cw5289]

If my dutch oven fits on my Weber kettle, Im making this.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Go for it!

[@ScottNapolitan]

W sauce is a new one on me, though I understand the fireshire part refers to spiciness.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

W Sauce is my favorite Worcestershire sauce. Fireshire just adds a nice little kick.

[@jeffrylarsen6137]

When adding the beer, will the alcohol cook off?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Yes

[@Mysterysmoke]

That looks absolutely amazing can’t imagine how much better it would be adding chili beans to make it a chili 😂

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

So good!

[@russellridge8623]

To be real Texas chili you have to lose the tomatoes too. There are so many delicious chili recipes that have beans, tomatoes, both or just a bowl of red with neither. I’m Texan and love to bring my killer brisket chili w/ beans to functions and watch so called purists starve as everyone else raves about the best chili they’ve ever eaten. 🤣🤣🤣 Got to try this. Heath never steered me wrong. Just add crackers or jalapeño cornbread and cold cerveza

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Appreciate it, Russell! Definitely could've used some corn bread and a Gold Top or some sweet tea with this one.

[@Spiderbeavis]

I like this recipe, and the classy manner with which you handle trolls. I'm not against a good trolling session, but I only do it to other a-holes, not genuinely nice people like yourself. Would something like a Guinness stout work for the alcohol portion of the chili, or would that not be a good flavor? Been subscribed for a few months now, keep up the good work!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

I like to have a little fun with trolls every once in a while but all in good fun. At the end of the day, I'm just doing what I love and showcasing recipes. Grilling and BBQ is all about making good food and enjoying time with others.Thank you for subscribing! Really glad you've enjoyed our videos. I think the Guinness could give it a little more depth of flavor. It'll cook down a lot. Give it a try and let me know how it goes!

[@KevinSmith-dq9tz]

No beans? Then that's a stew. Looks awesome regardless. Don't shoot me, I'd throw some red beans in that. But that's just me.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Can always add beans if you like! Texas style just calls for no beans.

[@kellyklotz1744]

Dang glove police I guess they never heard of a hot soapy dish rag to clean the spice bottles 😅😂

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Gotta keep the glove police happy 🤣

[@ScottNapolitan]

Let’s face it, chili doesn’t need beans to have flavor.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

I typically prefer no beans or at least not a lot of beans

[@maryjoschlechty7590]

Seems like this is an all day process

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Only 3.5-4 hours

[@kylemoses6625]

Why did you add a can of beer? I’ve never heard of that for chilli.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Totally optional. Just adds a little depth of flavor. I'll typically add about half of a beer to one.

[@fezzyfezz1]

Surprised me that you started off with just 1 tsp cp and 1 tsp cumin. For that big ol pot of chili, I started of with 2 Tbs of cp and 1 Tbs of cumin. I know you cautioned about too much too early but curious if and how much more you added later? Btw this video is awesome! I have done this one 3-4 times already since watching it.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

About another tsp or tbsp. Just season as I go.

[@EricSimon-p4o]

had some concerns about being greasy, but i get it ... the good juices make their way into the chili and the pure fat floats to the top where you can skim or towell off to your liking.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Exactly

[@brant2270]

Damn that’s some fancy chili for a hot dog. Up here in the Appalachian Mountains of va it’s chilly beans If I set that down fur a table of folks lawd I’d be run plum out the holler with no beans

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Can always add beans if you like! Texas style just calls for no beans.

[@policeking2003]

I'm entering in a chili cookoff next month. Do you think I could win using this recipe?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Yes, absolutely

[@itllbeawrightyep5579]

There's a season for chili? That's like saying There's a season for grillin. Tis the season always for either!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Can definitely eat it year round if you like. Just something about chili and the fall that just feels right.

[@jrf9198]

Is that the 6 quart Dutch oven?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Yes!

[@jrf9198]

@@HeathRilesBBQ just ordered with your link, thanks!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

@@jrf9198 Awesome! Hope you can make some great chili at home.

[@bigrich6750]

Chili without beans isn’t chili IMHO but this looks like a great recipe especially with beans 😁

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks! Can always add beans if you like. Texas style is typically no beans.

[@bgaviator]

Would Poblano be good in this instead of jalapeno I wonder?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Nothing wrong with giving it a shot

[@JM-fc9gm]

Goddamn that looks heavenly

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks!

[@johnhildebrant5550]

Looks good and I'm going to try it soon. Could I roughly half the ingredient amounts if I only use two pounds of meat/sausage?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Yes, absolutely

[@jeffreydevine6199]

I couldn't find the recipe! Most are pretty simple to find! I gave up!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Can find it here on our website! www.heathrilesbbq.com/blogs/favorite-recipes/over-the-top-chili-on-the-traeger-ironwood-xl

[@soonernation37]

Idk. Chilli without beans just feels like it's wrong lol. I'm going try it though 👍

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Can always add beans if you like! Texas style just calls for no beans.

[@soonernation37]

@@HeathRilesBBQ it looked amazing.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

@@soonernation37 Thanks!

[@Nowayjose-z2r]

No beans on Texas? Didn't the cowboys back during the trail drives live off beans?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Always seen Texas style as no beans. We'll have some chili coming soon with beans!

[@danverschild3295]

My observation has been that most TX'ans eat beans "with" chili, but not cooked "in" chili.

[@gagebrown2101]

I almost didn’t like this video because of the “no beans,” but I liked everything else about it. lol.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Glad you enjoyed a little bit!

[@Roger-il8iw]

Diet Dr Pepper, Taco Bell taco seasoning, cumin, black pepper, garlic. You’re welcome

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Can always make it your way with your preferred ingredients