Smoked Chili Recipe | Beef Chili on the Big Green Egg

Smoked Chili | Recipe for Chuck Roast Chili Smoked on Grill
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A big bowl of hearty chili is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day and I want to share with you my recipe for making Smoked Chili on the grill. This recipe starts with a chuck roast that I smoke prior to making the chili. If you happen to have some left over brisket it does just as well in this dish.
Fire up your smoker and bring the temp up to 250⁰. Season the outside of the chuck roast or brisket with your favorite Rub. I use a mixture of my AP and other spices; here’s the recipe:
- 1 Tablespoon Killer Hogs AP Rub
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin
- 2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle Pepper
Combine these ingredients and liberally dust over all sides of the chuck roast. Place the roast on the smoker and let it cook for about 4 hours.
The internal temp should be around 180 degrees. I want it a little firm (not falling apart) for this recipe because it will be cubed and simmered for several hours until it’s melt in your mouth tender! Place the cubed roast in refrigerator overnight until ready to use.
For this chili I’m firing up my Big Green Egg; you can cook it on any type grill set up for indirect cooking just run temp between 275-300 degrees.
I don’t add wood for this cook because the chuck roast has plenty of smoky flavor to add to the chili and I char grill the vegetables for even more grill taste.
Once the coals are hot, place the cooking grate in place, and let it heat up for a few minutes. The plate setter goes on later because I’m grilling the Poblano, Bell Pepper and Onion first. Place each directly on the cooking grate over the hot coals for a few minutes on each side to char.
Grilling the veggies makes them extra sweet. Remove the seeds from the peppers and chop everything into small pieces. Then use a pair of high heat gloves and place the plate setter under the cooking grate to create indirect cooking on the Egg.
The last bit of prep for the chili is my secret ingredient, 1 pound of spicy hot breakfast sausage. Just brown it in a skillet and drain off the excess oil. This kicks up the spice level a bit and gives the chili a rich flavor.
Now we’re ready to combine the ingredients for the chili.
I use a 5 quart black iron pot and add the chopped vegetables and a 24oz can of diced tomatoes. Add 3-4 cloves of minced garlic, 3 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, the chuck roast, and the spicy sausage. Dump in the chili seasonings and stir to combine.
Chili Seasoning:
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Killer Hogs AP Rub
- 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
- 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground Chipotle Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ancho Chili Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (more if you like it spicy)
Pour in ¼ cup of Worcestershire Sauce and 2 Tablespoons of your favorite Hot Sauce (you know I’m using my Killer Hogs Hot Sauce!), 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste, and 1 quart of Beef Broth. Stir the chili to combine and place on the Big Green Egg uncovered.
Simmer the chili for 2 ½ hours and you’ll want to stir it a couple of times throughout the cook. At this point add 1 can of Chili Beans to the pot. Adding the beans at this point keeps them from getting a mushy texture. I know there’s a big debate about beans in chili but I personally like them in mine. If you don’t like beans just skip this step.
Keep simmering the chili for another hour and it’s ready to serve.
Carefully remove the pot from the grill (wear some high heat gloves) and serve with your favorite chili toppings.
I like Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, Fresh Cilantro and Lime wedges but you can serve it with anything you like. This chili is rich and hearty with a smoky flavor, the tender bites of chuck roast melt in your mouth, and the spices have just the right heat. Gives this chili a try the next time you’re craving a hearty meal!
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Smoked Chili Recipe

[@billflying2977]

Just wanted you to know, I found your chili recipe a week ago. I used it in a Chili Cook off and won 1st place! Thanks Malcolm for your videos. I have been a subscriber for a while and have used many of your recipes. I used a Smoked Brisket and it won hands down.

[@msterchief3]

Son: Hey Dad! This guy: Yes son? Son: Can we make popcorn tonight? This guy: Yea let me just fire up my smoker

[@saul812]

Randy Jenkins lmaooo that’s a good one

[@yongyea4147]

Randy Jenkins I loved that episode... my wife and kids did too

[@yongyea4147]

Randy Jenkins the perks of being a patreon

[@agentjohnson3973]

So true lol

[@deaneckardt1799]

🤣🤣🤣

[@chmiey]

Malcolm, I entered a chili cook off at my church over the weekend. Used your recipe and followed your video. 24 chili's entered, and your recipe won by a landslide. #2 wasn't even close. Thanks for all the tips and tricks. You are the man

[@TheBeefTrain]

"This is what I call my chili dump." Bet my boy Malcolm said that twice that day

[@Witty_Reply]

You ain't right! But that's funny as hell!

[@93redcamaroz28]

I’m crying this is hilarious

[@shaft5]

Recently, I have probably seen about a 100 youtube videos on chilli and this might be my most favorite, although I have not tried it yet. I will try it sometime next month and let yall know how it turns out.

[@darylvandorst3032]

@@shaft5 And how did it turn out?

[@mirmula]

the first is the chili dump but i think the second might be a bomb

[@AsianTankPilot]

Malcolm wins again! I followed the recipe to about 95% accuracy (some spice alternatives) and just won 1st in my office chili cookoff.

[@jonny5159]

Just won a chili cook off at our local brewery with this recipe. It wasn’t even fair😂.

[@Mekerakesh]

The hardest part is the "leftover brisket", never seen one of those before

[@fiveforfishing2366]

Damnit Malcom. You did it again. Now, I gotta go to the store and get these ingredients and try my best to replicate this. 😂

[@toaster3807]

amen

[@jimmycodmw2]

how did it go? taste?

[@tombasorejr.1779]

I just won 1st place in another Chili Cook off with this recipe!…This stuff’s The Bomb!!! 😃👍🌶️🔥

[@alexheath3740]

Malcolm you should be on TV. Real person...Real Q.

[@pwrplnt1975]

Love This Guy! Definitely should be on TV! The way he talks about the chili and all the flavors "Mingling" Is frigging AWESOME!

[@crowdaddy13]

Well I know what I'm going to be doing with my left over brisket for the football game. Not a single recipe I have tried from this channel, and I have tried many of Malcolm's, have been bad. You sir are a BBQ god. Keep it up brother!

[@spannerkrabb]

Malcolm is awesome

[@b0oplin47]

that made no sense

[@BagboyGrubbin]

vA Force I’m saying this niqqa said he’s never tasted any from this channel but from Malcom. Then said they’re bad and now he said he’s a god 😂😭 what a dumbass

[@provolonewashingtoniii1366]

@@b0oplin47 feel ya I. Sentence his structure off.

[@qweqwe1324]

@@provolonewashingtoniii1366 It's not that bad, here's it in quotes and decent punctuation, "Not a single recipe I have tried from this channel (and I have tried many of Malcolms') have been bad."

[@EpicGlory111]

I've made this a few times already for a neighborhood chilli cook-off and it never disappoints. This chili is always a favorite!

[@mikescorpio1108]

When you said "wow" after that first bite, it was like you impressed yourself! Your channel and videos are tremendous!

[@SanjivMore]

All hail Malcolm!

[@zachquirk5625]

Been following this guy for about a year, wish I found him years ago. Keep it up man, you've never steered me wrong!

[@joey_dangerously]

I've never done a patreon, but I would gladly do it for this channel.😁

[@jerham806]

With the weather changing, I just got around to making this and man, it was phenomenal. Followed the recipe to a T, but cut the sugar down from 1/3 to 1/4 cup. Phenomenal recipe. Very well done.

[@frankarmitage776]

Making today using brisket. Thanks Ok.. so I made using brisket on the kamado joe held 280 for 3.5 hours. Best chili I've had!! Thanks again!

[@framerw47]

From one Mississippi boy to another, I'm stealing this recipe! 😁👍👍

[@56swordfish]

Hey Malcom - last month, my son in law made your chili and won contest at his office. Last week, I made it for the first time for a chili cook off at my gym. There were 12 contestants and I took 1st place!!!!! That is really good stuff, man. Thanks.

[@JonandZingo]

Thank you Malcom! I used this recipe as my base to make chili for a cook off at my church. I did change some things up and it came out awesome. I took it to the cook off and won first place out of twelve chilies that were there. my chili won with more then double the second place chili! Thank you for your guidance and videos!

[@JoshOsReef]

Love your videos Malcolm, tons of passion and pride in your food. But your acceptance of the differing tastes people have is a breath of fresh air! Keep at it man

[@michaelfendya6694]

I've made this chili multiple times without the too much spice (heat). I've used a tomahawk ribeye & brisket. OUTSTANDING CHILI! 👍👍👍 Malcolm titled his channel spot on; hr DOES do it right!

[@ryans4088]

I just made this chili with a couple minor changes, and wow! This recipe is amazing! Added ground venison and left over chopped up beef ribs instead of smoked chuck. Malcom, you’re truly a master. I love learning from you and replicating your cooks. Thank you!

[@jace3802]

I've made this recipe three times now, best chilli I've ever had!

[@tbarrata6479]

Malcolm, I’ve seen alot of your KZbin videos and loved them. I gotta say, this is by far my favorite. That chili is the real deal brother. Keep up the good work.

[@ghallack1]

Seriously might be the best chili I’ve ever had! So Good! Thank you !

[@kw6493]

I made this today, incredible! You did it once again Malcolm, thank you!

[@alf1975aa]

That chili turned just perfect. One of my favorite Harty dishes, Ive never done it on the smoker but after seeing your video, this recipe made it to my bucket list of must do's! Thanks for sharing. Big Thumbs up

[@ryananey7626]

Malcolm Reed style! Some of the grilled ungions! Love it when he says that!

[@onetym282]

Hey Malcolm! Love your channel and buy your products frequently. I just won a chili cook-off with basically this recipe! Thank you! I used your bon-a-fide chili seasoning to season my two chuck roasts for the chili. I did everything else almost exactly the same but used two cans of the chipotle chili's in adobo sauce! What a great flavor! Thanks for everything. Definitely the best BBQ on the planet!

[@greengarbageman69]

Made this today and let me start by saying this is by far the best chili recipe ever! Yes there was a bit of prep work but it is definitely worth it. You won’t be disappointed with this recipe. Thanks Malcolm!

[@brodypj]

Malcom, made this recipe tonight and it was awesome. Just the right mix of smoky flavor and heat, without being overpowering. Thanks for the great videos - looking forward to the next one!

[@girlgonewisej]

I made this for a dinner party 3 weeks ago and everyone loved it. I'm making it again today(to serve tomorrow) for my husband's birthday party; after that dinner party he asked me to make him THAT chilli again for his birthday. Perfect recipe!(I used Beer instead of Beef broth🤤)

[@bkeaver644]

Hey Malcom. You were spot on with this recipe! I made it yesterday and the Chuck roast did get so tender that it melted in your mouth. The flavor was fantastic! Thank you so much.

[@michaelfendya6694]

Made Malcolm's smoked chuck roast chili for a chili cook off; came in 2nd place!!!!! Thanks Malcolm for another great day! 👍👍👍

[@dawnr1246]

I’ve made this twice and its amazing. I’ve been told more than once that this is the best thing I ever made. Thank you Malcolm

[@kev288]

I'm smoking a 14lb brisket tomorrow(.. for three people..) on my vision grill and I'm defiantly gonna make this IF there's left over brisket!! Love what your doing and keep it up. It's a privilige to be able to subscribe to your channel

[@johnc2144]

Malcom, you're the one that got me started in bbq with your videos. Thank you for all that you do. I always enjoy your videos and recipes

[@tombasorejr.1779]

I Just won first place with your chili recipe at last Friday night's chili cook-off...It was a big hit!!!..Everyone loved it!!!...Thank you so much!!! ❤

[@reg6616]

I've made this recipe 3 times now, I enjoy trying it different ways, using differnt left over meat etc.. Stuff like less sugar and add ketchup, using different peppers.

[@justinvick1068]

I made this almost exactly to a T and it was the BEST chilly I have ever had! Thanks for all the awesome tips and great recipes. I want too add for all the charcoal guys out there I started using B&B hardwood briquettes that they can get supper hot when needed and also keep great temps for long cooks! I’m not having to refuel anymore..

[@murtagh89]

Made this chili for the first time this weekend. It was spectacular and far better than any chili i've ever had before...just a whole other level of flavor

[@joshuarager9547]

This past weekend, I also used this recipe in a chili cookoff. There were about ten entries and I won! I didn't have all the spices since some were impossible to find locally. But it didn't matter. Thanks for sharing!

[@trax3d]

I made this over the weekend. Didn't stray too much from the recipe. I knew the people I would be serving are not a huge fan of things very spicy, so I omitted some spice and substituted more fresh roasted red and green peppers. It was the best chili I have ever had. I never would have thought to smoke a chuck roast for the meat. I am doing that every single time I make my chili now. Thanks for posting this!!!!

[@Mikes_FYI]

Made this recipe last weekend and it was fantastic! It will be a regular in our cold weather rotation. Thank you!

[@brianralli7428]

Just did this on my Traeger. So good. The chuck roast is something I never would have thought of. I did cut the heat back for the kids, still had great flavor.

[@troyclayton1775]

Malcolm, I love your work mate. You sir, are a champion.

[@kain9407]

Been using the recipe for chili for a couple of years now. This dude knows his stuff.

[@drama_killer]

Bro... your one of the best chefs ever ... everything you cook looks delicious 🤤

[@NA-sy2fm]

By far the best chilli I've ever had. Thanks, Malcolm!

[@Funkyjunk23]

Malcom, man, you nailed it! This recipe was incredible. Followed your roadmap and ended up making the best chili I’ve ever eaten. Thank you!

[@jameskraft3764]

Well... I made this a couple of months ago. Did the chuck roast on my yoder. My family just insisted that I do another one over the holidays. Thanks Malcolm... you've made me a hero!

[@jhenny815]

Thank you Malcom, made it this weekend and the guys at work went nuts! Keep kicking out the best BBQ channel on KZbin!

[@billwilliams5963]

This is about the 6 or 7 th recipe i have done from Malcolm. This one will be finished tomorrow but I know it will be outrageous. Add a beer and some tortilla chips , watch the new XFL games and enjoy the chili. Can’t wait! Keep up the good work Malcom, love your channel.

[@bryantniedospial1601]

Awesome chili Malcolm! We had a fundraiser at work and it was based on a chili cook off. I was one of ten people to enter the competition. Using your instructions here, I won by a landslide! A week later, people are still asking me how I made the chili. I directed everyone to this video. My next task is to make smoked shrimp and grits. Yum!

[@bigj097]

Malcom I made this recipe on my Akorn on the weekend. Used some leftover prime rib as well as a piece of outside round which I partially cooked in my pressure cooker to about 160 deg. Instead of smoking beef in advance because i wasn’t prepared ahead enough, I threw couple hickory n pecan chunks on the Akorn for some smoke flavour during the cook which lasted about 4 hours at 300. Man that might’ve been the best chilli I’ve ever had! It’s going to be my go to recipe from now on. Awesome!

[@danbrown4205]

I had some leftover brisket and was looking for a good chili recipe that I could use with it. If you like chili, really good chili, Malcolm hit it out of the park with this one! Thank you sir! You are my go to resource for all things Q’n 😁

[@ReddMann1276]

I love to make chili but never thought of smoking the beef 1st. I am making this real soon I bet my wife & kids will love this. Thanks for another great recipe.

[@gaiblerosu]

Wow Malcolm, that looks truly amazing! Sat here with my mouth open and drooled the whole time. I'm definitely going to try this one out in the next couple weeks

[@macEboy]

Thanks Malcom and the Mrs. another great and timely seasonal recipe perfect for the cooler days. I especially like the addition of the fresh local Poblano pepper. Cheers Mac

[@Forevertrue]

I dug it Malcom. Another winner. Thanks for making theses keep them coming!! If you have not tried Malcom's AP rub, or his Killer Hogs barbeque rubs and sauce, you are missing it big time.

[@nidusaquilae76]

Malcom, I just made this recipe using my new WSM and pulled out my cajun black pot! I gotta tell you it was the best chili I ever ate. This chili was amazing. And I think the sugar helps to balance it out - I don't find it weird at all. Just ordered some of your knives and seasonings too. I got into BBQing a couple years ago and love watching your videos. You da man!

[@MarcCallaby]

A man after my own heart, always chuck for a chilli. I like some sort of sweet element in there also, a little muscavado gives it another level. Mmmmmmm! Yet again another great recipe from the man.

[@ericwernli]

My work was closed due to the weather. In San Antonio that meant there was a bit of ice. Cooked up the chuck roast on the egg the night before and the rest on my deck in the freezing cold the next morning for lunch time chili. Malcolm, that is some incredible chili. My favorite cooking site for sure. Keep up the good work!

[@thomasbarnes6763]

Another 1st placer here in the office chili cook-off. All credit goes to Malcolm. He is the man!! Thank you for the great recipe.

[@brandonpiacine325]

Amazing chili. The chuck roast is off the charts and really tender. Next time I am going to dial the sugar back and Cayenne a bit but really impressed with it. Malcolm is best. I have learned a lot from him over the years

[@hotrod7687]

This is NOT something one needs to watch while on a diet. That looks amazing. I can almost smell it through my screen. Great vid as always Malcolm.

[@ededd4158]

precisely what I had planned for this weekend! thanks for your version ,hope mine comes out that great!

[@fredventrone3379]

Malcom, this was an awesome recipe. I loved it, and so did the rest of my office. The timing of seeing your recipe and my office chili cook off was perfect. Got first place. It took longer than I had planned, but what doesn't. I did used spicy Italian sausage, which I thought might have pushed the spicy-ness too far, but no one else thought so. By the way, the chuck roast directly off the smoker was awesome by itself. I've been following you for a few months now, since I got my pellet smoker. I've done your spare ribs and pulled pork twice now and they've been just outstanding. I've been lucky enough to find your seasoning locally. I truly appreciate your time put into your videos. Please keep up the great work.

[@greggbrown5540]

Made this with brisket, won company chili cook off!!!! Excellent recipe. Thank you, I will be making this for a long time!!

[@rj7brown]

I just went threw all your videos looking for a chilli recipe. I knew you had to have a good one. Thanks I'll be making this soon.

[@ErickMarshall86]

Ive made this chili 3-4 times already. My family gobbles it up! Thanks Malcom.

[@jjm6187]

Malcom how did you know i was just working on making a smoked chili recipe! Appreciate having your advise while I create, thanks!

[@dmschultzie]

Thank you again sir for sharing your recipes. I just made this today and OMG it was so good. I learned how to BBQ and Smoke watching your videos and now I just learned to make a much better chili than I’ve been making for 30ish years. Best channel on KZbin

[@goinfrineursmangesalement3595]

in rainy day on the Quebec its warms us the heart!

[@MRSDEJONANDRAE]

Your recipes are AMAZING! The one thing I love about chili on the egg is, about 20 minutes before it's ready to serve, I pour some cornbread batter right on top of the chili and bake it to perfection! Seems like the cornbread goes too quickly when I do that, but it's my favorite!

[@howtobbqright]

good idea...

[@americanworldsuperbi]

Amanda Andrae can I come over...

[@stevenjames9781]

I think you just changed my life.

[@mutoneon]

Definitely trying this

[@willg9717]

Amanda Andrae I do this too. I use honey corn bread by the brand that starts with a “”K”. Can’t remember the name of it. Soooo good though!!

[@christophersutphin4877]

Best smoking chef I’ve watched. His recipes are the greatest!!!

[@CarbonPoweredLife]

This is so awesome!! Thanks Malcolm!!! I can't wait to try it!

[@johnosandra]

You go above and beyond. Absolutely awesome chilli, couldn't get any better.

[@wrrowe1160]

Just found this recipe and WOW I love it. Entered it in a chilie cookoff and won first place. You are the best. Keep bringing the flavor!

[@coreybailey3182]

My first time making chili and I tell you I will be making my chili this way from now on Thank you. Your stuff shrimp are on point as well

[@thomasbostwick652]

Just won our chili cook off for the second year in a row! 2-Time back to back! Thank you for this recipe!

[@1empyre1life]

I made this last weekend and it was the greatest chili I've ever made. I used Goya Adobo in place of SPG and added two packets of Sazon Goya and a bit of jalapeno powder to the chili dump. I also added 5 chipotle peppers instead of 3 and man it was HOT! I added 2 cans of hot chili beans and 1 can of black beans. The next day the heat was way more manageable. Everyone LOVED it. Thanks for the recipe!

[@JoshuaDircks]

Stumbled upon your channel and love it. Making this now on a rainy day...

[@muck_bagels]

Man I've watched so many cooking shows on youtube, but you are actually one of the better cooks that I've seen, very consistent

[@JustAnotherDayToday]

Goodness. Looks amazing-I bet it tastes even better!

[@bigbaggangsta]

You truly are the best bbq KZbin channel out there currently. Congrats on the success, you deserve it

[@JUAREZgtr]

Literally watched this 💯 things. Following this recipe right now

[@chrisjamessfsd]

Looks great! I'll have to try it. I like that you added the cilantro and lime at the end. It's a great way to mellow out those spices along with the sour cream.

[@jhitt79]

I made this chili the other day and followed the recipe for the most part except I smoked a couple tri-tips instead of the chuck-roast. Then I smoked my peppers and onions for awhile before putting a char on them. I used mesquite wood on my weber kettle. It was perhaps the best chili I've ever had! The mesquite smoke and the spice combination was perfect to my tastes. I like a little cinnamon in my chili which I usually sprinkle a bit on my own bowl. My wife was convinced it would be too hot for her but after pestering her for awhile she tried it and agreed that it was really good.

[@Idlax1004]

Recipes are awesome, and you’re videos are entertaining!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@JP-zt1jq]

Made this this week, came out amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@ezacher4634]

Been looking for a chilli recipe. This looks great! Chunky thick chilli. Winner winner chilli and cornbread dinner! 👌

[@Dmac6969]

Thanks malcolm., another family hit! Your the man!

[@heathernoeleschineller6238]

This is the best chili we have ever made. Now it's our primary chili recipe, thanks so much Malcom for these great recipes!!

[@brandonunger1689]

Now I'm gonna have to make this too

[@jonathanvandersluys4392]

Did this over the wknd and it turned our great. You are my hero!

[@Snowbirdin]

I can't wait to try this at our next college football game tailgate in Utah (winter is coming)! I've always wanted to try something new for a chili recipe. No doubt it'll be a hit!

[@krystlejade9126]

Holy moly this was good!!! I made it today and I had to scale back on the spice level because my crowd can't handle the heat so I did regular pork sausage, no hot sauce (just a dash of vinegar instead), half a chipotle pepper instead of 3, and Anaheim instead of poblano. Best chili I've ever had