Over the top chili

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

This over-the-top smoked is a flavorful twist on traditional chili featuring seasoned ground beef smoked on a rack above a pot of chili.

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!

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.

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.

How to make over-the-top smoked chili? I’ve got all the steps and key tips for bold, smoky chili with juicy smoked beef! This next-level chili recipe is perfect for serious chili lovers, with ground beef smoked right over the pot so flavors meld beautifully. Get ready for a flavorful, crowd-pleasing twist on classic chili. Read the post for more!

This easy chili recipe (chili con carne) is filled with shredded beef and tons of flavor! Make it on the stove top or in the crock pot.

An easy recipe for beef & chorizo chili that will have everyone scraping their bowls. It's packed with smoky, tangy & slightly spicy flavors. If you're tired of bland, ho-hum chili that requires tons of toppings to taste good, you have to give this recipe a try! Fix a batch on the stovetop in 90 minutes with simple ingredients. {gluten-free}

Need to feed a crowd of hungry teenagers in less than an hour? Chili is your best bet. This is the best homemade chili recipe and you can have it on the table in less than an hour. Bold flavors and hearty ingredients will satisfy even the hungriest of kids!