Chili

This recipe, rich from cocoa powder and red wine, proves you can go for low sodium and great taste at the same time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Chili is a great dish to make for a crowd because it is hearty and filling. It can be easily customized to each person's liking, and it is relatively inexpensive to make.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with chicken breast halves, diced tomatoes, chili powder, black beans or kidney beans, cilantro or sliced green onions, whole kernel golden sweet corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A spicy chili made with ground beef, onion, crushed red pepper, cayenne, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, garlic, tomatoes with green chiles...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

The low and slow cooking brings all the flavors together in this hearty meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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Double the meat, double the flavor. Beef and sausage slow-cooked with kidney beans, tomatoes, and onion is a great way to beat the cold weather. Want to spice it up? Use...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

This Tex Mex chili is a crowd-pleaser, blending lean ground beef with a diverse array of spices and beans for that perfect flavor balance.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

It can be tough to stand out amongst other chili recipes, but using round steak instead of ground beef is a good way to do it.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with chili powder, crushed red pepper, ground allspice, salt, onion, garlic, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A simple chili recipe made with ground beef, tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, chili powder, and topped with cheddar cheese.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Having a good, go-to chili recipe is an absolute must when the weather starts to turn chilly. This beef chili has a great trick for an extra-thick bowl of blending in some of the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Plenty of spices, plenty of meat, a can of beer, what's not to love? Thanks to the deep flavors of chili and cocoa powder, dark beers work especially well for this...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with chili seasoning mix, chili powder, chili con carne seasoning, cumin, sugar, thyme, fresh sage, onions, chile peppers, red kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Turkey, black beans, tomatoes, onions, and green chiles pack these bowls to the brim with spices to give it some kick.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with white onion, kidney beans, black beans, stewed tomatoes, jalapenos, curry powder, chili powder, seasoned black pepper, Tabasco sauce, habanero hot sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

A hearty crock pot chili made with hominy, black eyed peas, great northern beans, white corn, chicken or turkey, green chiles...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with chili powder, water, condensed beef broth, ground beef, onion, garlic, wild rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Pork cubes are browned and slow cooked with onion, cumin, oregano, green chiles, tomatoes and garlic.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Sometimes the best meals have the simplest components, and that's exactly what this chili and tamale combo is.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with dried, ground Mexican oregano, pork shoulder, stewed tomatoes, bacon grease, tomato paste, flour, water, onions, salt, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This meaty chili turns forlorn frankfurters into gourmet grillout food, especially when topped with some melty cheddar and sharp red onion. You'll have a hard time having a...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with jalapeno pepper, poblano peppers, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, ancho chiles, chile negros, New Mexico chile, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

A delicious Texas-style chili. The meat is slow cooked until it is completely tender. The beer helps to tenderize it and adds flavor to the dish so make sure to use a...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Texas meets Tuscany. Ground beef and chili powder duke it out with Italian sausage and oregano in the chili pot, and the winner is: you!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with vegetable oil, andouille sausage, yellow onions, red bell pepper, bay leaf, beef broth, black-eyed peas, chili powder, cumin, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This simple and hearty chili is made with turkey, vegetables, and two kinds of beans with a subtle curry flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with dried black-eyed peas, water, chili powder, cumin seeds, garlic, cayenne pepper, onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, chopped cooked turkey

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This slow cooked cheesy chili is perfect topped with cheddar cheese or served over crispy French fries or tortilla chips.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Even non-vegans will love this hearty, meatless black bean chili. Cooked in the crock pot means the flavors will be well melded.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with black or kidney beans, tomatoes, boneless and skinless chicken breast halves, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This veggie chili is packed to the brim with the good stuff. Plenty of chili powder gives the chili some kick and some zing.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

A simple, slow simmered chicken chili. The crock pot does a great job of melding the flavors. Adding salsa at the end gives it a spicy boost.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Meatless doesn't mean it can't be a hearty meal. This vegetarian chili is loaded with two kinds of beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This chili is full of delicious flavors like cocoa powder, pumpkin, chili powder, beer, coriander, and garlic just to name a few.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with garlic, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, poblano peppers, jalapeno chilies, chipotle chili, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, coriander

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Brace yourself for a chili that's as rugged as a night around the campfire. With a hearty mix of beef, sausage, and beans, it's a bowl of bold, unapologetic flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Flavors of the southwest go into this slow cooked chili made with chicken, kidney beans, corn, and tomatoes.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Chili is basically the perfect cold-weather dinner, so why not have a few different varieties in your arsenal? This white chicken chili is quick, hearty, and a nice change of pace from...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Easy, spicy chili served in little bread boats

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with garlic, dry red wine or chicken broth, beef chuck stew meat, salt, black pepper, olive oil or vegetable oil, onion, ancho chili pepper powder or Mexican-style...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with tomatoes, black beans, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, seasoned salt, garlic, tomato paste

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

This chunky chicken chili is slow cooked overnight with salsa, the chicken is shredded, then mixed with Mexi-corn, pinto beans, garlic powder, cumin, and...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Ever tried cooking with nopales? This chile verde with pork is a fun way to explore new flavors while enjoying a hearty meal that'll have everyone asking for seconds.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Chili-stuffed red onions are a total show-stopper. Some spicy vegetarian chili turns hollowed out red onions into beautiful, cheesy chili bowls.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

From The All American Cowboy Cookbook, this recipe purports to be legendary Gene Autry's take on Texas chili. True Texas chili, of course, doesn't contain beans but we'll let...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This cookout chili is sure to be a hit. It's got no shortage of flavor: green chiles, Mexican oregano, and chili caribe spice up a mix of beef and kidney beans in a zesty tomato sauce.

Method:   campfire, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

Adding in a pinch of cinnamon along with the spices adds a fragrant kick, and using fire-roasted tomatoes effortlessly adds loads of smoky flavor. A bit of melted...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with chili powder, dried black beans, water, ground beef, beef stew meat, flour, onion, green bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

When vegetables like zucchini, corn, and bell peppers meet zesty salsa and mixed beans, the fun chili party begins. This recipe can simmer away on the stovetop or chill in...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This version of chile verde is made with pork, green salsa, green chiles, tomatoes, onion, and garlic.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with mushrooms, salsa, green bell peppers, celery, tomato juice, tomato paste, salt, sugar, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Tomatillos, green chilies and garlic help pack this dish full of flavor while the hominy and chicken bring that warm, comfortable feel.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with cheddar cheese, bratwurst, white beans, pinto beans, tomato, water, chili powder, ground cumin, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Spicy chicken chili made with cooked chicken, onion powder, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, chipotle chili powder, cannellini beans, lime juice and cilantro.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours