This over-the-top smoked chili features a spicy chili base topped with a smoky, crumbled meat loaf made from ground beef.

Tap to see the full recipe for the Best Smoked Chili on a pellet smoker! This Over the Top Smoked Chili recipe features ground beef smoked to perfection for a rich, smoky flavor in every bite.

There are as many variations of Over The Top smoked chili as there are variations of ‘regular’ chili. Often referred to as OTT chili, the basic idea is that you smoke a ground beef mixture over a pot of chili mixings, such as tomatoes, beans (oh no! I used beans!), etc. As the beef cooks some of the fat drips into the chili pot, adding flavor. And of course the smoked beef picks up on some smoke flavor, too.

How to make over-the-top smoked chili? I’ve got all the steps and key tips for bold, smoky chili with juicy smoked beef! This next-level chili recipe is perfect for serious chili lovers, with ground beef smoked right over the pot so flavors meld beautifully. Get ready for a flavorful, crowd-pleasing twist on classic chili. Read the post for more!

This over-the-top smoked is a flavorful twist on traditional chili that's loaded with delicious, smoky flavor.

This Traeger Over The Top Chili is hands down the best I’ve ever had! The meatball you put above the chili turns out smokey and so juicy!

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