Ground Beef Pellet Grill Recipe

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Because of the texture of ground beef, which allows a lot of smoke and moisture to hold inside, we came up with this recipe while making stuffed flank steaks and ended up loving stuffed ground beef even more. I know it sounds crazy, but trust us when we say this recipe is delicious.

Smoked Ground Beef to make Delicious Meaty-Hearty Chili, Then Mix with Peppers, etc. used Old Smokey

Smoked Ground Beef Chili 🔗

Camping For Foodies Dinner Camping Recipes: This Smoked Ground Beef Chili is an easy recipe to make on your portable camping pellet grill smoker.

Prep: 15min

Total: 315min

Serving Size: 1 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 g, calories 411 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 33 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 573 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g, unSaturated Fat 18 g

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices thick bacon (sliced into 1/4 inch pieces)
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced (reduce to 1 clove garlic if you like a milder garlic flavor))
  • 2 jalapeno peppers (seeded and chopped (reduce or eliminate if you don’t like spicy peppers))
  • 1/4 cup chili powder*
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano*
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin*
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil*
  • 1 teaspoon salt*
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper*
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper*
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika*
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar*
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14 oz) can beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sliced jalapenos
  • Chopped onions
  • Sour cream

Instruction:

  1. Ingredients marked with * can be measured and mixed at home.
  2. Prepare ingredients as directed.
  3. Set smoker at 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Fill the hopper with your favorite wood pellets, we like mesquite and hickory for this recipe.
  4. Toss olive oil, onions, garlic, jalapenos salt and pepper in a small cast iron skillet and place them into the pellet grill smoker.
  5. Spread bacon over the bottom of an 13×9-inch aluminum foil pan, then add the hamburger pressing it into the pan to form a flat, even surface and place into the smoker.
  6. Smoke meat and vegetables for 3 hours to build up the smoky flavor and cook the meat.
  7. Remove the ground beef pan from the smoker to drain the grease, and, break up the meat into smaller pieces using a spoon
  8. Next, mix in the chili seasonings including chili powder, oregano, cumin, basil, salt, black, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika and sugar.
  9. Now, stir in the smoked veggies, black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
  10. Return the pan to the smoker and increase the temperature to 300 F degrees. Continue cooking for an additional 2 hours.
  11. Remove from smoker and serve hot. Add toppings, if desired.

FAQ

Can you smoke raw ground beef?

Spread out the ground beef on a sheet tray, season it with your favorite rub, and smoke it for about an hour, or until the internal temperature of the larger clumps of the beef reaches 160 degrees F. Smoking the Ground Beef for Sloppy Joes Set the smoker to 225 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and use a fruit wood.

How long does it take to smoke ground meat?

Add more charcoal to the grill and let it heat up to medium-high heat, about 350 degrees, before adding the ground beef, covering it, and letting the meat smoke for 30 to 45 minutes until it is thoroughly cooked.

How do I make crispy ground beef?

Simply combine the seasoning with the ground beef, spread it out on a sheet pan, and smoke it for 30 minutes at 250 degrees, or until the internal temperature of the beef reaches 160 to 165 degrees (F).

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