Smoked Chili Girls Gone Grillin’ Style

Smoked Chili Girls Gone Grillin’ Style

Rich, smoky, bold, and slow-simmered to perfection—this smoked chili is a game-day classic and cold-weather favorite.

Ingredients

• Meat

• 2 lbs. ground beef (80/20 works best)

• or 1 lb. ground beef + 1 lb. ground pork

• Seasoning

• 2 tbsp Girls Gone Grillin’ Hot Hens BBQ seasoning

• 1 tbsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Chili Base

• 1 large onion, diced

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained & rinsed

• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed

• 1 cup beef broth

• Optional Add-Ins

• 1 tbsp brown sugar (balances smoke & heat)

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo (for extra smoke & heat)

Instructions

Preheat smoker

Set smoker to 225–250°F using hickory, pecan, or cherry wood.

Brown the meat

In a cast-iron skillet or smoker-safe pot, brown meat over medium heat. Drain excess grease.

Build the chili

Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the meat. Stir and cook 3–5 minutes until softened.

Season & simmer

Stir in Hot Hens, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper.

Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, beef broth, and optional ingredients.

Smoke

Place uncovered pot in the smoker. Smoke for 2½–3 hours, stirring every 30–45 minutes.

Finish

Taste and adjust seasoning. If chili thickens too much, add a splash of broth.

Pro Tips

Want thicker chili? Leave uncovered the entire smoke.

For competition-style chili, skip beans and add more meat.

Amazing topped with cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, or cornbread on the side.