Chili

Our 33 Best Chili Recipes

Because a big bowl of hearty chili is always warming and satisfying.
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  • A bowl of black bean chili with sour cream cheese and cilantro.
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    Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

    This simple, filling bowl of chili comes together in about 25 minutes, and freezes exceptionally well—making for even quicker meals down the road.

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    Simple Turkey Chili With All the Toppings

    Having a dependable turkey chili recipe in your culinary repertoire means that a hearty, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner is never far from reach.

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    White Chicken Chili

    Whether you call this dish a chili or hearty chicken and bean stew, it's definitely a winner.

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    Vegan Chili

    Our best vegan chili recipe is flavored with lots of spice and both fresh tomatoes and tomato sauce—and gets extra heft from a bit of bulgur.

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    Slow-Cooker Green Chicken Chili

    This remarkably easy chili is not your average "bowl of red." Instead, a mix of chicken, sweet potatoes, tomatillo salsa, and pinto beans—plus near effortless prep—gives you a flavorful and satisfying "bowl of green."

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    Instant Pot Beef and Sweet Potato Chili

    Sweet potatoes almost melt as they cook under pressure in the Instant Pot, lending a silky texture and sweet flavor to this harissa-spiced chili.

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    Vegetarian Three-Bean Chili

    With the help of a few pantry staples, you can get all the flavors of slow-simmered chili in just 30 minutes.

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    Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili

    For easy, hands-off dinner prep, throw the ingredients for this hearty chili into your slow cooker.

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    Spiced Turkey Chili with Spaghetti Squash

    Spiced with cinnamon, allspice, and cocoa powder, this warming bean and turkey chili pairs perfectly with the sweet fall flavor of roasted spaghetti squash in this naturally gluten-free dinner.

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  • Marcus Nilsson
    10/33

    Pork Chile Verde with Red Chile Salsa

    Mild green Hatch chiles and tangy tomatillos balance the rich slow-cooked pork in this New Mexican favorite. To up the regional cred, serve it "Christmas" style—with a garnish of red chile salsa.

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    Our Favorite Texas Beef Chili

    You won't find a bean in sight in this chili—that's what makes this beefy bowl truly Texan.

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    Beef Chili

    Skip that dusty bottle of chili powder. Instead, soak and purée whole dried chiles to stir into this authentic Texas beef stew.

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  • Jennifer May
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    Upstate Chili

    Urfa Biber chile flakes are a Turkish variety that lend a sweet smokiness to this unique chili.

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    Cherry Chipotle Chili

    Pitted black cherries, fresh or frozen, add just the right amount of sweetness to this turkey chili.

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  • Lisa Hubbard
    21/33

    Black Bean Chili with Crispy Pork and Poblano Salsa

    Set out a big bowl of vegetarian black bean chili, surrounded by toppings, and let family and guests add charred poblano salsa, tangy crema, shredded cheese, and spiced pork to their individual bowls.

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    Chili Meatballs in Black Bean and Tomato Sauce

    Flavorful meatballs dot this genius variation of the classic Southwestern dish. A rich tomato and black bean broth and a garnish of crisped chorizo and sour cream make it both hardy and heart-warming.

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    Chili of Forgiveness

    White beans, turkey, butternut squash, and kale go into this chili—but tomorrow night, who knows? Toss whatever beans, veg, and/or meat you have on hand into the pot with tomatoes and spices to whip up a satisfying bowl every time.

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  • Lucy Schaeffer
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    True Texas Chili

    This Texas classic doesn't include beans or tomatoes, only beef, homemade chile paste, and a few flavorings. It's what Texans call a "Bowl o' Red" and tastes intensely of its two main ingredients.

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  • Marcus Nilsson
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    Chili con Carne

    Chili is practically a religion in Texas. Though Texans may argue about chili ingredients, purists agree that the hearty stew would never, ever involve beans.

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    White Bean Chicken Chili

    Spices like cumin, oregano, and aniseed round out this creamy stew.

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