A great BBQ recipe for cold weather is Smoked Beef Chuck Roast Chili. It combines classic BBQ flavors with the warmth and heartiness of chili, perfect for chilly days. You can smoke the beef outside (even in winter!) and finish everything indoors.
Smoked Beef Chuck Roast Chili
Ingredients:
- 2–3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp BBQ rub (your favorite blend)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped (optional)
- 2 cans (14 oz each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions:
Step 1: Smoke the Beef
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F (120°C).
- Rub the chuck roast with olive oil, salt, pepper, and BBQ rub.
- Place on the smoker grate and smoke for 3–4 hours, until it reaches an internal temperature of about 160°F (71°C) and has a nice bark.
Step 2: Cube or Shred the Beef
- Remove from smoker. Let rest for at least 10 minutes, then cube or shred into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3: Make the Chili Indoors
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté onions in a little oil until translucent.
- Add garlic, peppers, and jalapeños; cook until softened.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika; toast spices for one minute.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, beef broth—and finally your smoked beef.
- Bring to a simmer; cover and cook gently on low heat for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Serve
- Taste for seasoning—add salt or hot sauce as needed.
- Serve hot with cornbread or over rice; top with cheese or sour cream if desired.
Tips:
- Smoking meat in winter? Use a pellet grill/smoker with insulation or keep your charcoal/wood-fueled smoker out of strong wind.
- If you can’t smoke outdoors due to extreme cold, use liquid smoke or smoked paprika to mimic smoky flavor inside.
This dish delivers rich BBQ taste plus all the comfort you want when it’s cold outside!