Chili is one of those super subjective foods. There is a million recipes, and everyone seems to have a favorite. And I have my favorite too, don't get me wrong. But just because I have one favorite chili recipe, doesn't mean other chili recipes aren't damn delicious.
You can pretty much never go wrong with a homemade bowl of chili. It's versatile, there is so many unique recipes, it freezes well and it is hearty enough to be a meal on it's own. Also bonus - it is great to make in a slow cooker in large amounts for parties, and is a great tailgate food.
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Whether you're new to cooking and looking for that perfect chili recipe, or your being experimental and looking for a new recipe or a fresh twist on a classic recipe, I have the best damn chili recipes all linked up here just for you!
Thick chili recipes
A good stick-to your-ribs thick and hearty chili recipe is always an easy favorite and a definite crowd pleaser. These recipes area rich, thick and make a great meal.
Hearty and thick chili recipe
A fresh take on a classic chili, this hearty and thick chili recipe (no beans) is the perfect cold weather comfort dish.
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Best Texas Chili from Scratch
Looking for a real Texas chili recipe without any shortcuts? Then you will love our version of the Best Texas Chili from Scratch!
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Completely Steak Chili
An no-bean, meat-lovers chili that is spicy, savory and an easy game day recipe. Make ahead some Completely Steak Chili for your next party.
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The Best Short Rib Chili
Every spoonful of this short rib chili is loaded with tender shredded meat along with black beans and warm spices with the perfect heat kick.
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Guinness Beef Chili
Guinness Beef Chili is simple to make with ground beef, stout beer, crushed tomatoes, garlic, onions, and two types of chili powder.
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Smokey Dutch Oven Beer Braised Chili - Butternut and Sage
This smokey dutch oven beer braised chili is so easy and hearty, with just the right amount of spice. It’s truly wonderful on a cold autumn or winter evening.
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Halftime Chili (Easy Beer Chili!) | Valerie’s Kitchen
This hearty Halftime Chili is deliciously seasoned and chock full of beef, beans, and beer. Easy prep for a delicious halftime meal!
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Spicy Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash
Get your large Fall weather cooking pots ready, and plan yourself a chili cook off for your family, because it’s down right delicious.
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Tri-Tip Steak Chili Recipe
Thick, hearty steak chili with a generous amount of tri-tip steak, three types of beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and green chiles to feed a crowd.
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The Best Chili Recipe
This Chili Recipe is filled with lean ground beef, bacon, and red kidney beans simmered in a simple, spice-filled tomato broth. Hands down the best chili recipe ever, serve with gooey melted cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
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Chicken chili recipes
I only ever even tried white chicken chili maybe four years ago. ANd all I could think was 'how the hell did I not know how good this was?'
Creamy White Chicken Chili
This Creamy White Chicken Chili is a comforting classic that everyone will love. Made with healthy ingredients in 30 minutes or less!
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Chicken Poblano White Bean Chili
Chicken Poblano White Bean Chili is an easy, healthy and delicious chili recipe that’s great for both weeknight dinners and entertaining friends and family.
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Southwest Chicken Chili (DF + GF)
Southwest chicken chili loaded with veggies and protein. The creaminess comes from pureed corn, making it dairy free. Warm and comforting; everything a chili should be.
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Buffalo Chicken Chili
This Buffalo Chicken Chili features all the flavors of your favorite finger food in a spicy chili. It’s a healthy, hearty way to enjoy buffalo wings in a new way!
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Harvest White Bean Chicken Chili
An easy white bean chicken chili with healthy vegetables, creamy white beans, cumin, green chiles & shredded chicken. It’s perfect for fall & winter!
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Chicken Chili With Beans - Best Mexican Chili Recipe
Super delicious and tasty chicken chili stewed with red beans. This will be the best Mexican chicken chili recipe you’ve ever tried.
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No bean chili recipes
Like I said before, chili is super subjective and everyone has their favorites. Most people also tend to fall in the bean or no bean camp. I like my chili recipes both ways, I often mix it up depending what I have on hand.
Steak Chili
This southern homemade Steak Chili is meant for meat lovers! It features steak and spices and that’s about it! No beans and no tomatoes! Just tender chunks of spicy meat.
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Sweet Potato Turkey Chili {No Beans}
This is the BEST Sweet Potato Turkey Chili filled with ground turkey and sweet potatoes for a heart comforting meal on a chilly night!
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No Bean Chili (Beanless Chili)
This no bean chili is hearty, flavorful and savory. It is easy to make, healthy and delicious. Great for leftovers and meal prep too!
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Healthy No Bean Turkey Chili (with Sweet Potato)
Healthy No Bean Turkey Chili (with Sweet Potato) is so easy to make. This recipe is high in protein, tasty and perfect for meal prep!
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Italian Sausage Chili No Beans
This Italian Sausage Chili is the perfect warming bowl of hearty goodness. You won’t want to make your chili any other way.
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Vegetarian chili recipes
While this may sound crazy to many, I am here to tell you as a meat lover, DO NOT KNOCK VEGETARIAN CHILI until you've tried it. I love it, and when I am looking to lighten up my meal a bit, these are great options.
Instant Pot Three Bean White Miso Vegetarian Chili
This instant pot white miso and three bean vegetarian chili is the perfect autumn weeknight meal. It’s super delicious and requires very little effort.
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Vegan Pumpkin Chili
This one-pot Vegan Pumpkin Chili is hearty, filling, & delicious! With onion, celery garlic, bell peppers, & jalapeño pepper, this thick chili is full of fiber & protein with beans & veggies!
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Sweet Potato Chili
A bowl of cozy and comforting vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili is the perfect weeknight meal. It’s so hearty and flavorful that you won’t even miss the meat!
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45-Minute Lentil Chili (Vegan)
The BEST lentil chili, and it won’t keep you in the kitchen all day! Learn tricks that will transform your vegan chili recipe from good to wow.
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Calypso Chili (Award Winner!)
Calypso Chili is a mild, rich chili, packed with fresh vegetables and savory-sweet Caribbean flavors. (It just happens to be vegan, too!)
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Hearty Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
For a quick and easy vegetarian chili with great Southwestern flavors from Hatch green chiles, this black bean chili recipe is the BEST!
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Slow cooker chili recipes
One of the greatest things about chili? It is largely a set it and forget it meal...meaning you throw everything into a pot and let the simmering do it's magic. Marrying all the flavors together slowly, a slow cooker chili recipe is a great idea when you're busy or feeding a large crowd!
Slow Cooker Chili
Slow cooker ground beef chili simmers in rich tomatoes and spices. Add crispy bacon plus fun and delicious toppings for the ideal low-carb keto chili.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili. The BEST turkey chili made healthier and in the slow cooker! Hearty, thick, filling and full of flavor!
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Southwestern Bison Chili - Slow Cooker
This easy slow cooker or stovetop Southwestern Bison Chili has all the flavors of traditional chili but with a southwestern twist.
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Southwest Chicken Chili - Slow Cooker
Southwest Chicken Chili is a fast and easy slow cooker meal, prepped in just 10 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight or game day party!
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Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Chili
Slow cooker jerk chicken chili adds zesty island flavor to the classic dish! This bold dish comes together quickly and easily right in your crock pot with barely any prep.
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Slow Cooker Chuck Wagon Chili
This Slow Cooker Chuck Wagon Chili has layers of flavors and is sure to be your favorite go to chili recipe.
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Slow Cooker Turkey and Beer Chili with Beans
This recipe for slow cooker turkey and beer chili with beans is low-fat but packed with 19 gr. of protein. The zesty spices are complimented with the beer.
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Unique chili recipes
Really want to mix it up? These are some of the most interesting and delicious unique chili recipes out there!
Three Bean Bourbon Chicken Chili Recipe
Nothing says delicious like a big bowl of flavorful chili, and my Three Bean Bourbon Chicken Chili will not only warm your body but soothe the soul!
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Chipotle Pork Chili Beans
Chipotle Pork Chili Beans with tender chunks of pork, red and black beans in a thick, spicy sauce. Serve with fresh lime, cheddar cheese and sour cream.
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Vegetarian Chili con Carne - Wholefood Soulfood Kitchen
This easy vegetarian chili con carne recipe is simple yet full of flavors. Made from mostly pantry staples it only takes about 30 minutes.
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Spicy Cauliflower Chili
This cauliflower chili is made with juicy tomatoes, black beans, and zesty Tex-Mex spices! It’s healthy, easy to make, and packed with flavor!
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Easy Peach Whiskey Chili
This easy peach whiskey chili is a flavorful twist on classic homemade beef chili! With fresh peaches, a splash of whiskey, and lots of spice.
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White Cheddar & Apple Chicken Chili
Chili doesn’t have to be all about ‘the meat’. This White Cheddar & Apple Chicken Chili is the compromise your stove top’s been looking for! A sweet & savory, Fall-themed spin on a Southern classic- it’s guaranteed to be a hit come dinner-time.
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Spicy Venison Chili
Spicy Venison Chili features ground venison punched up with spicy, smoky, umami flavors that play off the earthy flavor of deer meat. It’s also paired with the usual chili suspects including fresh onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
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Moroccan Spiced Lamb & Veggie Chili
A classic, comforting bowl of chili gets elevated with fragrant Moroccan spices, tender ground lamb, and seasonal veggies for an all in one meal.
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Pulled Pork Chili with Cornbread Croutons
Pulled Pork Chili with Cornbread Croutons: Bean chili with chili-rubbed pulled pork topped with homemade cornbread croutons.
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30-Minute Chocolate Chili Recipe with Coffee and Black Beans
With a hint of cocoa powder, espresso, and honey, this unique 30-minute Chocolate Chili recipe is rich and complex-flavored!
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I hope this gets you in the mood to expand your horizons when it comes to chili! These best damn delicious chili recipes are everything you need for inspirations. You never know where your new favorite chili recipe is hiding
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