SMOKED CHILI loaded with ground beef and sausage, tomatoes, peppers, onions and bold spices. OVER THE TOP instructions included!

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.

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

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.

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

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!

Smoked Over the Top Chili gets its unique name by cooking a seasoned ground beef meatball over the top of the chili pot in your pellet grill.

This is an easy no-bean version of our Over The Top Chili recipe! Perfect on its own, over a hot dog, or mixed into mac and cheese.

There's something about smoked chili that just makes everything better. It's smoky, spicy, and hearty, and it always seems to hit the spot.

Smoked Over the Top Chili gets its unique name by cooking a seasoned ground beef meatball over the top of the chili pot in your pellet grill.