Beer, Beef & Bacon Chili
- BBQ Type: Grill
- Fuel: Charcoal
- Cooking Time: 1 h 15 min
- 4 portions
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb - Ground Beef
- ½ lb - Sliced Bacon
- 2 ½ Chopped Red Onions
- 2 Chopped Tomatoes
- 1 Sliced Jalapeño
- 1 ½ tbsp - Minced Garlic
- 2 can - Red Kidney Beans
- 1 tbsp - Freshly Chopped Oregano
- 2 tsp - Salt
- 1 tsp - Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp - Corn Starch
- 1 tsp - Pepper Flakes
- 1 ½ tbsp - Chili Powder
- 1 tsp - Smoked Paprika
- 1 tbsp - Black Pepper
- Lime Juice
- 1 ½ can - Tomato Paste
- 1 tsp - Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 ½ cup - Beef Broth
- 1 Large Can of Beer
You will also need Oak and apple wood chips, soaked in water for about 1 hour.
Preparation
- Preheat your grill for indirect, having hot coals on one side and nothing on the other;
- Divide the ground beef into 3 to 4 patties, then sear them over hot coals for about 3 minutes per side;
- Once the meat patties are on the grill, place a cast iron casserole over high heat and start cooking the sliced bacon;
- Toss some soaked wood chips directly on the coals, then move both the meat patties and casserole to indirect and cook for another 15 minutes;
- Add all the ingredients, including the meat patties, into the casserole and give it a good mix, then cook with the lid closed in indirect for about 1 hour at 350°F/175°C.
Sides suggestions
Grilled garlic bread and corn tortilla chips.