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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 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 carroll shelby's chili

Carroll Shelby's Chili

Made with suet or cooking oil, beef round, beef chuck, tomato sauce, beer, red chile, garlic, onion, dried oregano, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker halftime chili

Slow Cooker Halftime Chili

Made with green bell pepper, kidney beans, tomatoes, cider vinegar, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
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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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 slow cooker hearty home-style chili

Slow Cooker Hearty Home-Style Chili

Made with celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin

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

recipe for nevada annie's cowboy chili

Nevada Annie's Cowboy Chili

Made with green bell peppers, celery, pickled jalapeno peppers, beef chuck, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce with mushrooms, tomato paste, hot red chile, mild red chile, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mardi gras chili

Mardi Gras Chili

Whether you're looking to celebrate Fat Tuesday in style or just want a delicious chili to cozy up with on a cold winter night, you have to give this Mardi Gras chili a try.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 slow cooker italian chili

Slow Cooker Italian Chili

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, Italian-style tomatoes, chickpeas, red kidney beans, Worcestershire sauce, water, chili powder, dried basil

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for american cafe chili

American Cafe Chili

Made with green bell pepper, garlic, chuck cubes, ground beef, canned plum tomatoes, tomato puree, chili powder, cumin, bay leaves, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bodacious beef chili with burgundy wine and garbanzo beans

Bodacious Beef Chili With Burgundy Wine and Garbanzo Beans

Made with dried oregano, paprika, turmeric, salt, cardamom, black pepper, molasses, Burgundy or other dry red wine, tomatoes, kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for catfish chili

Catfish Chili

Made with tomato paste, tomatoes, red kidney beans, catfish fillets, green bell pepper, butter, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for steak n shake 5 way chili

Steak N Shake 5 Way Chili

Made with ground beef, onion, celery salt, tomato sauce, water, kidney beans, garlic powder, garlic salt, chili powder, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for native american firewater chili

Native American Firewater Chili

Made with molasses, water, cornstarch, red kidney beans, green chiles, corn, garlic, poblano chiles in adobo sauce, gin or vodka

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for crawfish chili

Crawfish Chili

The chili is made with lean ground beef, onions, garlic, and a variety of spices. The crawfish tails are added in the last few minutes of cooking so they remain tender.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for steak 'n' shake chili

Steak 'N' Shake Chili

Made with vegetable oil, ground beef, salt, onion soup, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, cocoa powder, kidney beans, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pink's grill chili

Pink's Grill Chili

Made with round steak, garlic, hamburger meat, yellow onions, chili powder, cumin, salt, beef broth, California chilies, pasilla chilies

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for obama family chili

Obama Family Chili

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, ground turkey or beef, cumin, ground oregano, turmeric, dried basil, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker vegetarian white bean chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian White Bean Chili

Made with cannellini beans, vegetable broth, tempeh, jalapeno, onion, green chiles, garlic, corn, bay leaves, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tony fatso dalmatian chicken chili

Tony Fatso Dalmatian Chicken Chili

Made with chicken breasts, salt and pepper, onions, celery, garlic, cumin, butter, white corn, chicken broth, chili powder

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

recipe for beef chili with kidney beans

Beef Chili with Kidney Beans

Made with red bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, ground beef, dark red kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for texas red chili

Texas Red Chili

Made with vegetable oil, beef brisket, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, red cayenne pepper, beef broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for paradise cafe's black bean chili

Paradise Cafe's Black Bean Chili

Made with fresh jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, crushed tomatoes, black beans, diced green chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef and barley chili

Beef and Barley Chili

Made with salt, oil, onions, ground beef, beef broth, tomatoes, pearl barley, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beef, bean and macaroni chili

Beef, Bean and Macaroni Chili

Made with ground beef, onion, tomatoes, kidney beans, water, chili powder, elbow macaroni

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker hearty turkey chili with wild rice

Slow Cooker Hearty Turkey Chili With Wild Rice

Made with ground beef, onion, celery, tomato sauce, V-8 vegetable juice, chili powder, green bell pepper, mushrooms, jalapeno pepper, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for michelle's blonde chicken chili

Michelle's Blonde Chicken Chili

Made with fresh cilantro, dried oregano, vegetable oil, chicken breast, onion, chicken broth, green chile peppers, Great Northern beans, garlic powder, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for c.v. woods world championship chili

C.V. Woods World Championship Chili

Made with MSG, black pepper, salt, chili powder, cilantro, thyme, beer, garlic, beef suet, pork chops

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for 4-star texas chili

4-Star Texas Chili

Made with white rice, black beans, beef stew meat, pork stew meat, onion, Italian salad dressing, beef broth, salsa, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for wild card chili

Wild Card Chili

The addition of molasses is the wild card in this delicious chili recipe. It adds a sweetness with a hint of bitter that really works to bring out other flavors.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for spicy lentil and bean chili

Spicy Lentil And Bean Chili

Made with olive oil, onion, carrots, garlic, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, vegetable broth, brown lentils, dark red kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vegetarian chili with raisins and cashews

Vegetarian Chili With Raisins And Cashews

Made with red kidney beans, raisins, beer, red wine vinegar, chili powder, cashew nuts, parsley, salt, dried basil, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cafe at the corner's cajun french chili

Cafe At The Corner's Cajun French Chili

Made with smoked andouille sausage, ground round of beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, diced or crushed tomatoes...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker white bean & chicken chili

Slow Cooker White Bean & Chicken Chili

Made with celery, diced tomatoes, Great Northern beans, chicken broth, onion, chili powder, garlic, ground cumin, ground allspice, ground cinnamon

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for kahlua chili

Kahlua Chili

Made with onion, ground beef, green pepper, Kahlua, parsley, chili powder, tomato paste, salt, red cayenne pepper, cumin powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for edamame chili

Edamame Chili

Made with edamame, chili powder, cumin, olive oil, yellow onions, garlic, tomatoes, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker chicken white chili with zucchini

Slow Cooker Chicken White Chili With Zucchini

Made with skinless boneless chicken breasts, chicken broth, zucchini, great Northern beans, onions, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, corn, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chili with beans and corn

Slow Cooker Chili with Beans and Corn

Made with ground cumin, chili powder, cannellini beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, green onions, tomato paste, jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker game day chili for a crowd

Slow Cooker Game Day Chili For A Crowd

Made with cumin, garlic salt, chopped canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, boneless beef round steak or boneless pork shoulder, bell peppers, onions...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cornucopia bean and tvp chili

Cornucopia Bean And TVP Chili

Made with water, vegetable oil, onion, cumin, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, molasses

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for authentic texas border chili

Authentic Texas Border Chili

Made with dried Mexican oregano, paprika, ground beef shank, butter or bacon drippings, scallions, bell peppers, serrano chilies, chorizo sausage, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sen. barry goldwater's expert chili

Sen. Barry Goldwater's Expert Chili

Made with water, salt, ground cumin, ground beef, dried pinto beans, tomato paste, onions, hot chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for texas frito pie

Texas Frito Pie

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, jalapeno chilies, dried ancho peppers, condensed beef broth, water, white pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for spicy black olive chili

Spicy Black Olive Chili

Made with tomato paste, dry red wine, red kidney beans, jalapeno peppers, brown sugar, black pepper, cumin, dried oregano, cinnamon, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for woolworth's frito pie

Woolworth's Frito Pie

Made with bacon, garlic, onion, ground beef, salt, chili powder, cumin, tomato paste, water, pinto beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker black bean and pork tenderloin chili

Slow Cooker Black Bean And Pork Tenderloin Chili

Made with sour cream, chicken broth, black beans, pork tenderloin, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, red bell pepper, onion, salsa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker beef and pork chili for a crowd

Slow Cooker Beef And Pork Chili for a Crowd

Made with cocoa powder, salsa, chili seasoning, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, ground beef, tomato sauce, pork roast, yellow onions, jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for holy moley chili

Holy Moley Chili

Made with green bell peppers, garlic, cocoa powder, tomatoes, water, red kidney beans, black beans, fresh or frozen whole kernel corn, bulgur, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for arizona desert chili

Arizona Desert Chili

Made with jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, chili powder, vegetable oil, garlic, onions, green bell peppers, beef, cumin, ground oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for heart healthy texas chili

Heart Healthy Texas Chili

Made with ground turkey, cooked turkey, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes in puree, water, tomato paste, beef bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for vegetable potato chili

Vegetable Potato Chili

Made with russet potatoes, carrots, vegetable oil, celery, onion, corn, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, Anaheim or canned diced green chili peppers, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker black bean and sausage chili

Slow Cooker Black Bean And Sausage Chili

Made with breakfast sausage, chili powder, ground beef, ground oregano, salt, cumin, garlic, onions, jalapeno peppers, Italian-style stewed tomatoes

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




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