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Chili

Chili

Chili is one of those recipes that is loved by everyone. There is a long standing debate as to whether "real" chili contains beans or not. We say, who cares! With these great recipes it doesn't matter, simply fix what you like and it will be loved by all. We have recipes for spicy or mild, with beans or without, with meat or vegetarian, and so many other varieties.



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recipe for slow cooker wild rice chili

Slow Cooker Wild Rice Chili

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

recipe for gene autry's texas chili

Gene Autry's Texas Chili

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

recipe for award winning chili

Award Winning Chili

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


recipe for cadillac ranch chili

Cadillac Ranch Chili

Cadillac Ranch serves this chili on their nachos but it's just as good served by itself (or topped with cheese, green onions, sour cream!)

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chili verde with tomatillos

Slow Cooker Chili Verde With Tomatillos

The "verde" in this pork-based stew comes from a combination of ingredients including green bell peppers, green chiles, jalapenos, and tomatillos.

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

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recipe for josh's texas chili

Josh's Texas Chili

A proper slow stewed, beefy Texas chili with rich flavor from a hearty beer and tangy bloody mary mix is something you've gotta try.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for arizona chicken chili

Arizona Chicken Chili

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

recipe for deep kettle chili

Deep Kettle Chili

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


recipe for slow cooker venison chili

Slow Cooker Venison Chili

Corn and beans stew with the venison in a tangy tomato sauce for a hearty bowl on a cold day. Garnish with sour cream and scallions for presentation points.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cha-cha chili

Cha-Cha Chili

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

recipe for amy's vegetarian chili

Amy's Vegetarian Chili

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


recipe for chuckwagon chili

Chuckwagon Chili

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker cheesy chili

Slow Cooker Cheesy Chili

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

recipe for super texas chili

Super Texas Chili

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


recipe for tex mex chili

Tex Mex Chili

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

recipe for slow cooker white chili with hominy, black-eyed peas, white beans and corn

Slow Cooker White Chili With Hominy, Black-Eyed Peas, White Beans and Corn

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

recipe for dr. bachelor's superchili

Dr. Bachelor's Superchili

This chili is indeed "super"! It has a few secret ingredients like freshly roasted chiles, beer, bloody mary mix, and some Mexican chocolate.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker jalapeno chicken chili

Slow Cooker Jalapeno Chicken Chili

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

recipe for slow cooker vegan chili

Slow Cooker Vegan Chili

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

recipe for 20 minute chicken chili

20 Minute Chicken Chili

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


recipe for beef and pork chili stew with beer

Beef And Pork Chili Stew With Beer

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

recipe for amber ale beef and black bean chili

Amber Ale Beef And Black Bean Chili

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

recipe for slow cooker chile verde with green salsa

Slow Cooker Chile Verde With Green Salsa

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


recipe for max's deli turkey black bean chili

Max's Deli Turkey Black Bean Chili

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

recipe for chili party chili

Chili Party Chili

What separates a party chili from a regular chili? Some would say attitude. Others would say an array of avocado, jalapenos, and sour cream that lets everybody make their own personal...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for buffalo chili con carne

Buffalo Chili Con Carne

Buffalo gives a new twist to a basic chili recipe

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker chili without beans

Slow Cooker Chili Without Beans

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

recipe for slow cooker sausage chili

Slow Cooker Sausage Chili

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

recipe for cookout chili

Cookout Chili

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


recipe for quick curry turkey chili

Quick Curry Turkey Chili

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

recipe for slow cooker white chicken chili

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Sauteing the chicken first in this chili recipe helps give it a good texture and speeds up the cooking time. The recipe calls for navy beans but great northern beans...

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

recipe for slow cooker mexican chicken and corn chili

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken and Corn Chili

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


recipe for slow cooker southwestern chicken chili

Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken Chili

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

recipe for red onion chili

Red Onion Chili

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

recipe for easy white chili

Easy White Chili

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


recipe for slow cooker chicken chili with hominy

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili With Hominy

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

recipe for 15-minute chili

15-Minute Chili

Made with black pepper, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, chili powder, ground turkey, kidney or pinto beans, chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white bean brat chili

White Bean Brat Chili

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for campfire chili

Campfire Chili

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

recipe for hearty vegetarian chili

Hearty Vegetarian Chili

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

recipe for slow cooker black bean chili sin carne

Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili Sin Carne

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


recipe for spicy white chipotle slow cooker chili

Spicy White Chipotle Slow Cooker Chili

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

recipe for pumpkin chili with beer and chocolate

Pumpkin Chili With Beer And Chocolate

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

recipe for double beef black bean chili

Double Beef Black Bean Chili

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


recipe for slow & spicy slow cooker chili

Slow & Spicy Slow Cooker Chili

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

recipe for jalapeno pepper chili

Jalapeno Pepper Chili

Easy, spicy chili served in little bread boats

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rosa's green chili

Rosa's Green Chili

Made with chopped jalapeno peppers, garlic salt, pork, garlic, flour, chopped green chilies, stewed tomatoes, water, onion salt, Mexican oregano or dried cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for robert redford's lamb chili with black beans

Robert Redford's Lamb Chili With Black Beans

Made with red onion, lamb stew meat, chili powder, ground coriander, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, black...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for husband's slow cooker chili

Husband's Slow Cooker Chili

Made with ground beef, beef stew, red kidney beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, tomato soup, water, onion, green bell pepper, garlic powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for no chili powder chili

No Chili Powder Chili

Made with onion, kidney beans, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, bay leaves, basil, nutmeg, garlic, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for president reagan's favorite homemade chili

President Reagan's Favorite Homemade Chili

Made with garlic, chili powder, ground beef, pinto beans, sugar, bay leaf, whole tomatoes, beef base, salt, red wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for buzzard's breath chili

Buzzard's Breath Chili

Made with lard, butter, or bacon drippings, onions, beef chuck or round, garlic, ground red pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, tomato sauce, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mississippi chili

Mississippi Chili

Made with salt and pepper, kidney beans, tomato juice, onions, celery, garlic, oil, ground beef, chili powder, ground cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for armadillo chili

Armadillo Chili

Made with chili powder, armadillo meat, olive oil, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, celery salt, seasoned salt, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours




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