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Smoky Texas Chili

Smoky Texas Chili, a Pot Roast / Comfort Foods beef recipe, ready in 600 minutes, serves 16 Servings.

Smoky Texas Chili

Cook Time: 10 hrs

Servings: 16

Ingredients: 26

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Ingredients

Cheddar Jalapeño Dumplings

Preparation

For Smoked Chuck Roast

  1. Step 1

    Add wood chunks, chips, pellets or charcoal to smoker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Preheat to 250°F.

  2. Step 2

    Season trimmed Chuck Roast generously with salt and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Place Chuck Roast on rack in smoker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Set timer for 8 hours.  

  4. Step 4

    After 4 hours, or when the roast reaches an internal temperature of 180°F, wrap with unwaxed butcher paper and place back on smoker.

  5. Step 5

    After 4 more hours, or when the roast reaches 208-210°F internal temperature, remove roast from smoker.

  6. Step 6

    Let rest in the butcher paper for at least 1 hour. Slice the roast into cubes right before adding to the chili.

For the Chili

  1. Step 1

    In a dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add chopped onion and sprinkle with salt, if desired. Saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the red peppers and saute for 2 minutes. Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and garlic powder stirring frequently for about a minute allowing the spices to bloom, but not burn.  

  2. Step 2

    Add the cubed smoked Chuck Roast and poblano peppers. Once all ingredients are coated with spices, stir in beef stock and tomatoes to the pot, deglazing the bottom. 

  3. Step 3

    Add oregano, beef base, and Worcestershire sauce to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. Step 4

    Bring chili to a boil then turn stove to LOW heat and simmer covered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

  5. Step 5

    While chili is cooking, mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar for cheddar jalapeño dumplings. 

  6. Step 6

    Add eggs folding gently to combine. Then stir buttermilk into the mixture until combined. 

  7. Step 7

    Fold in cheese and jalapeños being sure not to over mix the batter.

  8. Step 8

    Place 1-2 oz. dollops of dumpling batter into the chili. Continue to simmer chili covered for 20 minutes or until dumplings are firm, but fluffy.  

  9. Step 9

    Serve chili in bowls garnished with shredded cheese, sliced scallions, cilantro leaves and a dollop of sour cream, as desired. 

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information per serving: 500 Calories; 228 Calories from fat; 25.5  g Total Fat (87.1  g Saturated Fat; 9.9 g Monounsaturated Fat); 140  mg Cholesterol; 529.1 mg Sodium; 27.1 g Total Carbohydrate; 3.2  g Dietary Fiber; 39.7 g Protein; 5.0 mg Iron; 584.03 mg Potassium; 0.2 mg Thiamin; 0.4 mg Riboflavin; 10.3 mg Niacin (NE); 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 2.6 mcg Vitamin B12; 8.3 mg Zinc; 34.1 mcg Selenium; 142.4 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline. It is a good source of Dietary Fiber, Potassium, and Thiamin.

Safe Handling Tips:

  • Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
  • Separate raw meat from other foods.
  • Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
  • Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
  • Wash all produce prior to use.
  • Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
  • Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
  • Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

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1 comment on "Smoky Texas Chili"

Jennifer Matison

This is my new go-to chili recipe. I have used it with and without the dumplings and used ground beef as well. No matter which way I choose to make the chili, it is a crowd pleaser.

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Jennifer Matison says:
November 28, 2022 at 10:13 pm

This is my new go-to chili recipe. I have used it with and without the dumplings and used ground beef as well. No matter which way I choose to make the chili, it is a crowd pleaser.