Description
Indulge in the delightful warmth of Smoky Texas Chili, a savory dish that brings together the rich flavors of smoked beef chuck roast and a medley of aromatic spices. Perfect for game days or gatherings, this chili serves up to 16 people, making it an ideal choice for feeding a crowd. The unique smoky undertones create a memorable dining experience that will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. Plus, with its hearty dumplings, this comforting meal is sure to warm you up on chilly evenings. Easy to customize, you can adjust spice levels and toppings to suit your taste preferences, making it a versatile option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs smoked beef chuck roast
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup dark chili powder
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 1 Tbsp fine black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 roasted poblanos, coarsely chopped
- 1 qt beef stock
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp beef base
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: Kosher salt to taste
- 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, finely diced
Instructions
- Prepare your smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions and preheat to 250°F.
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper. Smoke for 8 hours, wrapping it after 4 hours.
- Allow the meat to rest before cubing.
- Sauté diced onion and red bell pepper in a Dutch oven until soft.
- Add spices and bloom them for one minute.
- Stir in cubed beef, poblano peppers, beef stock, crushed tomatoes, oregano, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer covered for about 40 minutes.
- While simmering, prepare dumplings by mixing dry ingredients followed by wet ingredients.
- Dollop dumpling batter into the chili and cook until fluffy.
- Serve garnished with cheese, scallions, cilantro, and sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking and simmering
- Cuisine: Texan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg