Steps

• 1

  When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 375°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

• 2

  Season the onions and peppers with salt and pepper. Cook on a sheet pan in the Traeger until translucent, about 14 to 20 minutes.

  375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

  00:14

• 3

  While peppers are cooking, drain the tomatoes and kidney beans and add them to a 10-inch cast-iron pot. Drain half of the juice out of the pinto beans and add to the pot.

• 4

  Add chili powder, kosher salt, ground pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to the pot and mix together.

• 5

  Cut the brisket into 1-inch cubes and add to the pot. Add cooked peppers and onions and mix together. Add water as needed.

• 6

  Turn the Traeger temperature down to 250°F and cook for 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Add water as needed during the cooking process.

  250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

  04:00

  Super Smoke

• 7

  After 4 hours, taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.

• 8

  When ready to serve, have each person grab a bag of Fritos Corn Chips. Open the bag, then pour chili over the chips and top with sour cream and chives. Enjoy!