Description
Discover the rich and robust flavors of Smoky Texas Chili, a hearty dish perfect for game day or cozy family gatherings. This crowd-pleasing chili combines tender smoked beef chuck with a vibrant blend of spices and fresh vegetables, creating a savory experience that will warm you from the inside out. With its smoky undertones and comforting texture, it’s an ideal choice for both casual meals and festive celebrations. Serve it with dumplings or alongside cornbread for a complete feast that will impress all your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- ¼ cup dark chili powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 qt beef stock
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup honey or ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¼ –½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 small jalapeño
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 250°F and prepare wood as per instructions.
- Season beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, then smoke for about 8 hours until tender.
- Sauté diced onions and red bell peppers in a Dutch oven until translucent.
- Add spices, smoked beef, poblano peppers, beef stock, and crushed tomatoes; bring to boil and simmer for about 40 minutes.
- Prepare dumpling batter using cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, cheese, and jalapeños; gently fold ingredients together.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into the simmering chili; cover and cook until dumplings are firm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Smoking/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Texan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute turkey or lamb for the beef if desired. Adjust spice levels by varying the number of jalapeños used in the dumpling batter.