Chunked Chuck Chili

DrewZ

Knows what a fatty is.
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I started making deconstructed chili when I had to make batches that exceeded the size of my cooking vessels. Now I use that technique even for small batches.

This week's version started with chunks of chuck that were tossed with my homemade chili powder.

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Indirect on the kettle with lump and chunks of hickory from the neighbor's tree

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Over to the hot side after about an hour of smoke

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Jalapenos from the garden, poblanos and long hots from the store

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A little quality time in the cast iron before some quality time in the blender with some homemade beef stock

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Bell peppers and onion

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Blended and unblended peppers meet meat

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After some additional broth, diced tomatoes and a few hours. Looks like chili.

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Plated with tomatoes, diced shallots, sharp cheddar and sour cream

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Dang you guys are killing it with chili lately. That looks so darn good!! I need a bowl of that for lunch today.
 
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