Smokin' BBQ Chili
- SERVES
- 8
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr 10 Min
BBQ sauce and smoked paprika are the key ingredients to making this chili recipe taste extra-smokin' good. Not only is our Smokin' BBQ Chili recipe flavor-packed and delicious, but it's made in just one pot, so it's extra-easy to clean up, too!
What You'll Need
- 3 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
- 3 cup barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
- 3 (15-1/2-ounce) cans kidney beans
What to Do
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine beef, onion, and garlic; cook until meat is browned, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, jalapeno, barbecue sauce, chili powder, paprika, if desired, cumin, salt, hot pepper sauce, and kidney beans; stir to mix well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- We like to top this chili with a little bit of shredded Cheddar cheese!
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