Step 1

Preheat your pellet grill to 250°F.

Step 2

While the grill is preheating, mix up your meatball with all of the seasonings, form into a large loaf, and place onto a wire rack that'll fit on top of your Dutch oven.

Step 3

In a Dutch oven on the stovetop, add the onion and the oil and saute over medium-high heat until the onions are softened and slightly browned. Add the rest of the Sauce ingredients and stir to combine.

Step 4

Place the wire rack with the meatball on it on top of the Dutch oven, and put the whole contraption into your smoker.

Step 5

Smoke the chili for 60 minutes at 225°F. Stir the sauce mixture occasionally to make sure it doesn't stick or burn.

Step 6

Turn the smoker up to 350°F. Let it cook at that temp until the meatball reaches 150°F. Put the meatball into the sauce and break it up with a meat masher.

Step 7

Let the mixture cook, stirring frequently, for another 30 minutes or so.

Step 8

Remove from the smoker and enjoy with your favorite chili fixings.