Description
OTT is a delicious dish that combines smoky meatloaf with chili ingredients. This method allows the meat to soak the smokey flavor while creating a beautiful crust. It will be repeated as a new family favorite for New Year’s.
The vegetables give the chili its ideal crunch and flavor. This recipe is simple to follow, and the ingredients are versatile. You can modify it to fit any style without losing flavor. It was among the first things my mother taught me to make when I was younger. I just cooked this chili for my workplace’s Halloween party, and everyone adores it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Whole Yellow Onion (diced)
- 1 Whole Green Pepper (diced)
- 1 Whole Red Pepper (diced)
- 1 Can Beef Broth
- 1 Can Pinto Beans
- 1 Can Red Kidney Beans
- 1 Can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 Can Tomato Soup
- Chili Seasoning (to taste)
- BBQ Party Rub (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut the Vegetables: Start by preparing the vegetables. Dice the onion and the green and red bell peppers.
- Prepare the Chili: Put one yellow chopped onion in a Dutch oven. Add one bell pepper, chopped green and red. Fill a Dutch oven with one can of beef broth. Add one can of pinto and red kidney beans with liquid. Mix one can of chopped tomatoes with one can of tomato paste. Add six tablespoons of chili seasoning. You can adjust according to your taste.
- Season the Beef: Put 20/80 ground beef in a bowl. At this point, break up the beef to mix everything so it is evenly incorporated. At this point, simply shape the meat into a big meatball. Sprinkle some BBQ party rub on a meatball to add extra tangy and smoky flavor.
- Set Up the Grill: For 15 minutes, preheat the grill to 250°F degrees.
- Position the Beef: The beef patty should be placed on top of another grill grate that has been placed on top of the Dutch oven.
- Cook the Beef: Remove the lid and return to 375°F. Cook for 1 hour 30 minutes. Open the lid, stir the chili, add stock if dry, close the lid, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Combine the Chili: Open the lid, remove the grate, break the meatball into tiny pieces, and pour the chili. Stir the chili and adjust the seasoning once more. Add water if it is already thickened. Again, cook the chili for 30-60 minutes or until the chili thickens to the desired consistency.
- Serve: If you want, you can add sour cream or cheese as a garnish. Serve with crackers or cornbread.
Notes
- Choose good ground beef with a healthy fat percentage, such as 80/20, for an increased flavor.
- Spices can enhance flavors by toasting them in the pot before adding liquids.
- On low heat, simmer your chili for a few hours.
- The meat is tenderized, and the flavors are blended by this slow-cooking method.
- Use fire-smoked tomatoes for an added smokey flavor.
- Select milder, lighter wood to smoke.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 Person
- Calories: 146kcal
- Sodium: 444mg
- Fat: 1.43g
- Saturated Fat: 0.289g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.326g
- Carbohydrates: 27.75mg
- Protein: 6.64g