Grab the chips, cheese and sour cream as this Leftover Brisket Chili recipe will knock your socks off! This hearty hands off recipe is perfect for chilly fall days or tailgating with friends.
This recipe is so simple to make and yet delivers big time on flavor! It is packed full of protein to give you a filling meal on a weeknight or a great addition for a tailgate party. Since you are using leftover brisket here, it is easy to pull the rest of the ingredients together to make this in no time.
When we smoke a huge brisket, I am always at a loss of what to do with all the leftovers. I challenged myself to make a few recipes to use up the extra meat. I expect you might have the same problem!
🍽️ Why This Recipe Works
- It only takes 10 minutes of prep-work.
- It is hearty, filling, and the perfect dish to warm up with.
- Everyone will devour it.
- The flavor will blow your mind!
- It has beer in it, so you know it’s going to be good. 🍺
🐄 Ingredients
Let’s talk about the main ingredients of this delicious recipe.
Shredded Brisket | Naturally, the main event is obviously the shredded brisket. It’s best to use smoked brisket to get the most flavor.
Beer | Any kind of beer you like will work and you might as well drink one while you are throwing together the chili too.
Black Beans | We like to stick to regular black beans, but kidney beans are also acceptable.
🔥 Instructions
This is such a great recipe to make when you are short on time but need big flavor. This is the one I use to take to office events, tailgates or block parties. Chili fans will love it, but it definitely isn’t the traditional chili you’re probably used to. I think it is richer, with more complex flavors. You’ll see what I’m talking about.
Grab your slow cooker and shred up two cups of brisket that you have leftover and we’ll get started.
Step One: Spray the inside of the slow cooker. Add two cups of shredded brisket. I usually just pull this apart with my hands, but you could also use a couple of forks.
Step Two: Add in the chopped onion, chopped pepper, seasonings, beer, beans and tomatoes. You can use chilis if your family likes them.
Step Three: Stir it all together and cook on low for 6-8 hours. The chili may be a bit soupy initially, but this is one of those recipes where it is even better the next day! If you are planning to serve it immediately, only use half a can of beer.
We served our chili over a bed of rice, so I kept it soupy. The rice absorbed the excess moisture. If I was serving it over a bed of tortilla chips, I would want it dryer though.
🍴 Serving Options
You can serve this chili several ways!
- Over a bed of rice (my preferred way of eating chili).
- Serve on top of a bed of noodles. Sounds funny but try it! It is yummy!
- Serve over a bed of tortilla chips.
Toppings
Of course, you need to add some goodies to the top of the chili when serving. Here are some of the most popular:
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Chilis
- Jalapeños
- Cheese
- Cilantro
- Olives
- Chopped up red onions
- Chopped fresh tomatoes
💡 Expert Tips
This is a great recipe to meal prep for a busy weeknight or even for the tailgate! Here’s the tips to make this speedy-fast for you when you still want to take a homemade dish to the potluck but simply don’t have time. Here is your solution!
- Chop up onions and store in refrigerator
- Chop up peppers and store in refrigerator
- Shred and measure out the brisket
- Prep the slow cooker
- Measure out the spices and put in a bowl and cover
Doing these few steps ahead of time will mean you are ready to turn on the slow cooker, dump in the ingredients and get out the door in under five minutes. Dinner will be ready when you get home! This is perfect for busy households that want an incredible meal.
👨🍳 Recipe FAQs
This chili freezes extremely well! You can keep this in the freezer for up to three months. I add them to freezer containers for lunch. Simply take it out and reheat. Winner winner!
Sure! We love the flavor of smoky brisket, but if you are in the mood for pork, chicken, or something else, go for it!
While there are many recipes out there for smoking a brisket, we can’t get enough of this one: Smoked Brisket. Check it out, and you will find lots of helpful tips and information along with the addictive recipe.
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Smoked Brisket Chili in the Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 cups Shredded Brisket cooked/smoked
- 1 cup Onion chopped
- 1 Bell Pepper chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 3 tbsp Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 12 oz Beer
- 30 oz Diced Tomatoes
- 2 cans Black Beans
- 4 oz Diced Chilis
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the Slow Cooker, stir well to combine, and turn to low temperature.
- Cook on low 6-8 hours.
- Serve with chips, guacamole, peppers, sour cream, jalapeños. Can this recipe get any easier?
Notes
- Chop up onions and store in refrigerator
- Chop up peppers and store in refrigerator
- Shred and measure out the brisket
- Prep the slow cooker
- Measure out the spices and put in a bowl and cover
Nutrition
Jason’s been firing up the grill for over 30 years after graduating from the US Coast Guard Academy. His love of finely-grilled steak and chicken led him to buy his first Weber grill to put on his apartment patio in 1992. Each military move led to a new grill (a mixture of gas and charcoal) until he fell in love with the Big Green Egg in 2008. Since then, he has added another 4 grills to the collection. Yes, he has a problem. Jason loves smoking in the ceramic BGE with exotic woods including olive wood from Egypt and hard to find varieties such as sassafras and orange wood. Jason takes the term “foodie” to a whole new level, jumping at the chance to take food tours and cooking classes during foreign travels. These have provided inspiration to incorporate new ideas into recipes when he gets back home. He has been featured in Fox News, Parade, Yahoo News, Kansas City Living and more. After retiring from the military and moving to southwest Florida, he has focused grilling and smoking locally sourced meats and fish (read: he likes to catch his own fish!)
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