Step 1

Mix all the ingredients into a bowl and gradually mix it into the meat, place to the side

Step 2

Dice and add all the ingredients for the chili into a Dutch oven

Step 3

Start smoker and get to a temperature of 225°, using apple wood

Step 4

Place Dutch oven smoker, place ground beef on a rack above the chili

Step 5

Smoke for approximately 2.5 hours or until ground beef reaches IT of 165°

Step 6

Once completed, take ground beef and break apart into chili

Step 7

Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese, sour cream and warm bread for dipping