the Ingredients
For the Chili Base
Special Equipment
- Weber Dutch Oven Duo
- Wood Chips
- Charcoal Briquettes
Instructions
The smoky Mexican-style chili is slow-cooked in the Weber Dutch Oven Duo over a BBQ, using mesquite or hickory wood chips for an authentic depth of flavour. Made with minced beef, a rich spice blend, and slow-simmered beans, this chili delivers bold, comforting Flavors straight from the grill.
- Chop the onions, garlic, chilies, and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix all the spice blend ingredients.
- Soak the wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Weber Dutch Oven Duo over medium heat on the BBQ.
- Add olive oil and sauté onions, garlic, chilies, and bell pepper until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste and spice blend, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the minced beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- Set up the Weber BBQ for indirect cooking at 160-180°C (320-350°F).
- Add the soaked wood chips to the charcoal or smoker box. Close the lid and allow the smoke to develop.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes and beef stock, stirring well.
- Cover the Dutch Oven and place it on the grill over indirect heat.
- Cook with the lid closed for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- After 1.5 hours, add the black beans, kidney beans, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir well.
- Continue cooking for another 1 hour, allowing the chili to thicken and develop deep flavours.
- Just before serving, stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt & pepper.
In the Kitchen
Prepare the Ingredients
Cook the Aromatics & Beef
At the Weber BBQ
Set Up the BBQ & Add Smoke
Slow Simmer the Chili
Add the Beans & Final Touches
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