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

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.

​OTT chili (which stands for over the top Chilli) is pretty much a Technique than a recipe, a very simple one and yet so useful and effective! You basically smoke the meat over the chili sauce, then you break-up the ball of cooked once and add it to the chili and continue to cook at […]

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

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.

This Slow Cooker Brisket Chili is the perfect game day chili. This chili is hearty and tasty. Smoked brisket chili is always a fan favorite.

Once you've made Smoked Chili you'll always want your chili smoked! #chili #soup #glutenfree #smoked #grilling #grill #blessedbeyondcrazy

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!

Separately roasted and smoked beef Chilli