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Chili Inferno w/ Smoked Meat

2026 version of the ForensicBBQ Chili!
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Steak
  • 1 lb Ground Beef I prefer Force of Nature Ancestral Blend
  • 1/2 lb Bacon
  • 6-10 Habanero Peppers Diced
  • 5-8 Jalapeno Peppers Diced
  • 5-8 Serrano Peppers Diced
  • 5 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 Green Pepper Diced
  • 1 Yellow Onion Diced
  • 3 Cans Ro*Tel (Ghost if possible, Habanero if not)
  • 2 Cans Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2 Cans Hot Chili Beans Drained
  • 3 oz Tomato Paste
  • 1 oz Chili Paste (Sambal Oelek)
  • 12 oz Beer
  • 1.5 Tbsp Cumin
  • 1 Tbsp Hot Pepper Flakes
  • 3 Tbsp Hot Chili Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Beef Granules
  • 2 Cups Water

Method
 

  1. Smoke Bacon/Steak, Dice and set aside.
  2. Brown beef in dutch oven. Add Peppers (Green, Jalapeno, Serrano, Habanero), Onion/Garlic, Seasonings (Cumin, Chili Powder, Bouillon/granules, Pepper flakes, tomatoes, beer, chili paste, water)
  3. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer for an hour, reduce.. Stir occasionally.
  4. After an hour, add beans, steak, bacon and stir. Simmer for an additional 30min.
  5. Eat.