Southern Style Chili is a staple dish in the South during the colder months of the year. It is a dish that is made with beef, pinto beans, kidney beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and a blend of spices that make a very hearty meal. Unlike a Texas Chili, a Southern Style Chili typically has beans in it.
Anytime you make a chili you can do many things to make it your own. If you like it more spicy, add some more Cayenne or Crushed Red Pepper Flakes. If you are looking for something a little sweeter, add in some brown
sugar. The end result is a rich and flavorful dish that is sure to warm you up on a cold day. Whether you’re a chili aficionado or a newcomer to the dish, Southern Style Chili is a must-try for anyone looking for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Cooking the Southern Style Chili
The most important part of any dish, including Southern Style Chili are the ingredients. Always start with Fresh ingredients. In this recipe we will be using fresh Ground Beef, Crushed Tomatoes, Pinto Beans, Dark Red Kidney Beans, Green Bell Pepper, Onion, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Chili Pepper, Wagyu Tallow (or Extra Virgin Olive Oil) and a Good BBQ Rub. Today we are using our Elite BBQ Smokers BBQ Rub and the ingredients are in the recipe below.
Browning the Hamburger Meat
1 – In a large Cast Iron Dutch Oven add 3-4 tbsp of Wagyu Tallow and heat on medium to medium high temperature.
2 – When your oil gets hot, add in the chopped onions and sauté them until the are translucent / caramelized.
3 – Add your ground beef, 1 tsp – Chili Pepper and 3-4 tbsp – Elite BBQ Smokers BBQ Rub. Break up the ground beef and cook until it is browned.
Adding the Vegetables
4 – Once the ground beef is cooked, it is a good time to taste the meat and see if it needs more Salt, Pepper or Spicy Seasoning
5 – Add in the Tomatoes, Pinto Beans, Dark Red Kidney Beans, and 28 oz. Can of Crushed Tomatoes. Mixed all the ingredients together.
6 – Add in about 1 to 1-1/2 tbsp of tomato paste and mix all the ingredients together.
7 – Now add in the Green Bell Pepper (chopped) and Mushroom (Sliced) and mix all the ingredients together.
Cooking the Southern Style Chili
8 – Add in just enough water to have all the ingredients submerged and reduce to low heat
9 – Simmer for 2 – 2-1/2 hours to allow all the flavors to meld together. *about 1-1/2 hours into the simmering process, it is a good idea to taste the Chili and see if you need to add more Salt, Pepper or Spicy Seasoning.
10 – Now Serve and Enjoy.
11 – Let us know how it turned out and Tag #EliteBBQSmokers in your social media post
Southern Style Chili: A Comfort Food Classic
If you’re looking for a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for cold weather, then Southern style chili is the perfect choice. This classic dish is a staple of southern cuisine and is known for its bold and savory flavors. Southern style chili is a fusion of Tex-Mex and southern cuisine, and it is characterized by its thicker consistency and bold flavors.
We will explore the history of Southern style chili, its key ingredients, and a recipe to make it at home.
Southern style chili is a hearty and comforting dish that is popular in the southern region of the United States. This type of chili is known for its bold and savory flavors, and it often features a blend of spices that give it a unique taste. Unlike traditional chili, which is typically made with ground beef, Southern style chili can be made with a variety of meats, including pork, chicken, or even venison. It is also known for its thicker consistency, which makes it perfect for baked potatoes, pasta dishes, spaghetti and even for dipping. Southern style chili is a classic dish that is enjoyed by many, and it’s perfect for cold weather and as a comfort food. This dish is easy to make and you can alter it to be sure that it will please any palate.
The History of Southern Style Chili
The history of Southern style chili is somewhat debated, but it is generally believed to have originated in the southern United States in the early 20th century. The dish is likely a fusion of Tex-Mex and southern cuisine, and it is characterized by its thicker consistency and bold flavors. Southern style chili typically features a combination of meat, tomatoes, chili powder, and a variety of other spices, such as cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
Southern-style chili differs from traditional chili, which is typically made with ground beef, beans, and a tomato-based sauce. Southern-style chili often omits beans when used on hot dogs or burgers.
It’s believed that the first chili parlor opened in Texas in the late 1800s, it’s there where the dish began to gain popularity. Chili parlors were typically small, family-run businesses that served chili as a cheap and hearty meal for the working class. As the dish grew in popularity, it began to spread to other parts of the southern United States, and it eventually became a staple of southern cuisine. Today, Southern style chili can be found in restaurants and homes all over the southern region of the United States, and it remains a beloved comfort food for many people.
Key Ingredients of Southern Style Chili
Southern style chili is known for its bold and savory flavors, and it often features a blend of spices that give it a unique taste. The key ingredients in Southern style chili include:
Meat: Southern style chili can be made with a variety of meats, including beef, pork, chicken, or even venison.
Pinto Beans and Dark Red Kidney beans are used to give a rich and bold body to the chili
Tomatoes: Tomatoes are used to give the chili a thicker consistency and a slight acidity.
Chili powder: Chili powder is used to give the chili its signature heat.
Cumin: Cumin is used to give the chili a smoky and earthy flavor.
Paprika: Paprika is used to give the chili a slight sweetness and a hint of smokiness.
Garlic powder: Garlic powder is used to give the chili a slight pungency and a hint of sweetness.
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Southern Style Chili
Equipment
- 1 Medium to Large Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 2-1/4 lbs Ground beef
- 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 can Pinto Beans (Drained and Washed)
- 1 can Dark Red Kidney Beans (Drained and Washed)
- 1 large Green Bell Pepper Sliced
- 1 med Onion Sliced
- 3/4 cup Mushrooms Sliced
- 4 med Tomatoes Diced
- 1-1/2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tsp Chili Powder Add to taste
- 4 tbsp Wagyu Tallow or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt Too Taste
- 1 to 2 cups Water
- 4 Tbsp Elite BBQ Smokers BBQ Rub
Elite BBQ Smokers BBQ Rub
- 1/2 cup Garlic Salt
- 1 cup Kosher Salt
- 1/4 cup Ground Mustard
- 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Red Curry Powder
- 1/2 cup Crushed Black Pepper
- 1 cup White Sugar
- 2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Smoked Paprika
- 2 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- In a large Cast Iron Dutch Oven add 3-4 tbsp of Wagyu Tallow and heat on medium to medium high temperature.
- When your oil gets hot, add in the chopped onions and sauté them until the are translucent / caramelized.
- Add your ground beef, 1 tsp - Chili Pepper and 3-4 tbsp - Elite BBQ Smokers BBQ Rub. Break up the ground beef and cook until it is browned.
- Once the ground beef is cooked, it is a good time to taste the meat and see if it needs more Salt, Pepper or Spicy Seasoning
- Add in the Tomatoes, Pinto Beans, Dark Red Kidney Beans, and 28 oz. Can of Crushed Tomatoes. Mixed all the ingredients together.
- Add in about 1 to 1-1/2 tbsp of tomato paste and mix all the ingredients together.
- Now add in the Green Bell Pepper (chopped) and Mushroom (Sliced) and mix all the ingredients together.
- Add in just enough water to have all the ingredients submerged and reduce to low heat
- Simmer for 2 - 2-1/2 hours to allow all the flavors to meld together. *about 1-1/2 hours into the simmering process, it is a good idea to taste the Chili and see if you need to add more Salt, Pepper or Spicy Seasoning.
- Now Serve and Enjoy.
- Let us know how it turned out and Tag #EliteBBQSmokers in your social media post
Video
BBQ COMPETITION PULLED PORK
Equipment
- Smokers / Grill
Ingredients
- 8-9 lbs, Boston Butt
- 0.25 cup Butchers BBQ – Pork Injection
- 3 oz, Doles Pineapple Juice
- 0.75 cup Water
- Parkay Butter
- Eats - Zero to Hero Rub
- Blue Hogs - Champion Blend
Instructions
Prepping the Boston Butt
- Make your injection mix: ¼ Cup – Butchers BBQ – Pork Injection, 3 oz. – Doles Pineapple Juice & ¾ Cup – Water
- Trim the Boston Butt to remove unwanted excess meat and Fat that you don’t want
- Injection the Boston Butt with the focus being on the Money Muscle and the Tubes
- Apply the Eats Zero to Hero BBQ Rub on all sides on the Boston Butt
Smoking the Boston Butt
- Pre-heat the pellet smoker to 300°
- Place the Season Boston Butt on the Pellet Smoker
- About 4 hours into the cook. Remove the Boston Butt from the smoker on a double aluminum foil. Apply a liberal amount of Parkay Butter to the top of the Boston Butt and wrap tight with foil and return to the smoker.
- Cook for about another 1:45 hours and remove when the meat is tender and around 203° internal Temperature.
- Remove from the Smoker and place in a warm location.
- Open the foil to allow the Boston Butt to vent and stop the cooking process
- When the Boston Butt is cool enough to handle start separating the Boston Butt into different muscles.
- Apply Blue Hogs – Champion Blend to the separated Boston Butts
- Serve and enjoy
- Let us know how they turned out and Tag #EliteBBQSmokers in your social media post.