Smoked Tri-tip Beer Chili

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Smoked Tri-tip Beer Chili from scratch

How to make Smoked Tri-tip Beer Chili from scratch:

This recipe will show you how to make a delicious Tri-tip chili from scratch but allow you to personalize it with your own favorite Beer and Rub to truly make it your own!

Serves: 6-8

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Ingredients:

1 - 3.5lb Tri-Tip Seasoned however you like it - I prefer Santa Maria style

1 - Red Bellpepper - Chopped

1 - White Onion - Chopped

3 - Jalapenos - Chopped

2 - Limes - Squeezed for their juices

1 - 12oz. Beer of your choice - I like Reds or Ambers

2 Tbsp Minced Garlic

2 Tbsp Chili Powder

1 Tbsp Paprika

1 Tbsp Cumin

2 tsp Oregano

2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Pepper

1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper

2 - 14oz Cans of Black Beans(drained)

1 - 14oz Can of Chili Beans(drained)

5 cups Beef Broth

*** 2 Tbsp of Your choice of an additional Rub spice***

(I used Go Big or Go BBQ for this chili!)

My Fave Toppings

Chopped Cilantro

Sliced Avacado

Cheese

Sour Cream

Frito Chips

Instructions:

- Smoke your Tri-tip at 250deg until it reaches an internal temp of 130deg. Typically takes 1 1/2 hrs for 3.5lbs

- Prepare your ingredients; Chop the Onion, Bellpepper, and Jalapenos, Measure out your spices and prepare your taste buds

- When the tri-tip is done cut it into thick 1" cubes and set it aside, set smoker to 225deg for later

- On the stovetop put some oil in a large Pot(8 Quarts+) with the chopped Onions and cook on Medium for 5 minutes

- Mix in Bellpepper and Jalapenos and cook for 5 more minutes

- Mix in the Tri-tip and stir

- Mix in all your Spices and stir

- Slowly pour in your Beer of choice and squeeze in the lime juices and stir

- Mix in the Diced Tomatoes and Beans

- Add the Beef Broth and stir for 2 minutes on Medium Heat

- Transfer to a large Aluminum Pan and place in smoker at 225 deg for 2 Hours

- Let set and cool for 10 minutes then serve in bowls with your favorite toppings; Cheese, Cilantro, Sour Cream, Avacado, etc....

Tri-tip and Veggies Chopped and ready!

8 Quart Pot about to mix in Tri-tip with cooked Veggies

Adding your favorite beer!

All ingredients added and ready to move to Aluminum Pan

Ready for the smoker!

Chili in the smoker at 225deg for 2 hours

Enjoy!!!!!