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Whether you are planning your menu for the Big Game or just looking for something hot and spicy for cold winter nights, chili is the comfort food you need. In this collection of the Best 25 Chili Recipes, you’ll find ideas that feature beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and even meatless vegetarian versions of this wholesome and classic dish!
What Makes the Best Chili?
Chili is such a personal thing. Some people like beans, while for others no-bean chili is the only option. Beef might be the most common meat to find in these recipes, but others are willing to branch out to turkey, chicken, or pork. There are also a ton of vegetarian chili recipes, loaded with vegetables, lentils, or other beans.
Some people let it simmer all day on the stove, others toss everything into a slow cooker. But there are also plenty of 30-minute chili recipes or chilis to make in the Instant Pot so you can have a quick dinner that warms you inside and out.
Then there’s the matter of how you serve it. You can put out tons of toppings like cheese, sour cream, and onions. Spoon it into a bread bowl, baked potato, or even a chili stuffed acorn squash. And don’t forget a nice hunk of cornbread, unless you prefer tortilla chips or even Texas toast. It’s totally customizable!
What do you need to make the best chili?
- If you are cooking your chili on the stove, a heavy-bottomed pot like an enameled cast iron Dutch oven is key to letting it simmer for hours without burning.
- If I am making a simple weeknight slow cooker chili for my family, I use my small 4-quart slow cooker.
- When cooking for a crowd and want to keep my chili hot for the whole night, I use my big 6-quart slow cooker.
- And if you want cooked-all-day flavor in much less time, you’ll need an Instant Pot!
Try the Best Chili Recipes
When it comes to flavors, spice blends, and ingredient combos, the possibilities are endless. That is why I am sharing this collection of the best chili recipes ever. Besides chilis that use different types of meat, there are veggie chili recipes too! And they are all gluten free. Everyone is sure to find something to love.
Chili with Beef and Pork
Probably the most classic way to make chili is with beef. The only question is whether to use stew beef, ground beef, or some combination.
World’s Best Chili
Loaded with two different kinds of beef, beans, and plenty of secret spices that add a ton of flavor but not too much heat. And of course, the secret to amazing flavor is bacon!
Slow Cooker Aloha Chili
This crockpot chili can be put together quickly in the morning so you can come home to a delicious combination of sweet heat and meaty bites of beef, beans, and tomatoes with surprising bursts of juicy, sweet pineapple.
Low Carb Chili without Beans
Keto comfort food you can make in your Instant Pot or slow cooker. Easy and tasty, it’s a hearty meal that is sure to satisfy.
More Beef and Pork Chili Recipes
- Easy Beef Chili | Ashlee Marie – sometimes you need your chili fast!
- Filet Mignon Chili | The View from Great Island – give chili a gourmet touch!
- Flatlander Chili | Taste and Tell – make extra because the leftovers are even better!
- Smoky Pulled Pork Chili | One Sweet Mess – two comfort foods in one!
- Pineapple Pork Chili | Melanie Makes – sweet and smoky!
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili | Nutmeg Nanny – Italian sausage gives it great flavor!
Chili with Chicken and Turkey
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
Hearty, creamy, and delicious, it’s the cozy comfort food made with simple ingredients that will warm you up on the coldest nights.
Pineapple Black Bean Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
A crockpot chili recipe with plenty of sweet heat and simmered-all-day flavor that is sure to satisfy a hungry family.
Turkey Chili with White Beans
Using leftover turkey (or even chicken) makes it come together quick and easy, and the perfect blend of spices and creamy white beans gives this chili recipe the satisfying flavor you crave at the end of a cold day.
Quick Easy Chipotle Turkey Chili
A healthy chili recipe with the perfect amount of smoky spice and deep, rich flavor like it cooked for hours, but can be on the table in 30 minutes.
More Chicken and Turkey Chili Recipes
- White Bean Chicken Chili | A Dish of Daily Life – healthy and comforting!
- Creamy Sriracha White Chicken Chili | Lemon Tree Dwelling – creamy with a kick!
- Barbecue Chicken Chili | Rock Recipes – give chili a saucy twist!
- Crockpot Chicken Chili Stew| Yummy Healthy Easy – packed with chicken, beans, potatoes, and corn!
- Hearty Turkey Chili | Tried and Tasty – might become your new favorite!
- Sweet Potato Turkey Chili | Whole & Heavenly Oven – sweet potato is perfect with the spice!
- Dr Pepper & Chocolate Chili | Oh, Sweet Basil – such crazy ingredients for such amazing flavor!
Vegetarian Chili Recipes
Cauliflower Quinoa Vegan White Chili GF
A hearty and satisfying veggie-packed vegetarian chili recipe with so much flavor, texture, and yes, even protein that you won’t be missing the meat.
More Meatless Chili Recipes
- Veggie Loaded Chili | Home Cooking Memories – Packed with healthy veggies!
- Crock Pot Vegetarian Three Bean Chili | Tammilee Tips – veggie chili in your slow cooker!
- Three Alarm Vegetarian Quinoa Chili | Simply Quinoa – a different way to add protein!
- Peanut Butter Vegetarian Chili | Eating Bird Food – the secret ingredient adds the richness veggie chili sometimes lacks!
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how spicy is this? I am always on the look out for a good recipe!
Mmm… I love chili! That cauliflower and chickpea chili looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
Chili is the best comfort food out there! Such a great collection of recipes — many thanks for including my Colorado-Style Chili!
oh man, these all sound and look so good! Not much better on a cold day. I can’t wait to try a few, thx for including mine!
Chili is just plain good for the soul! I love seeing all the different varieties in this collection, Brianne & Jamie. Thank you so much for including my Roasted Butternut Squash Chili.
Tracey @ the Kitchen is My Playground
I know, it really is such a versatile dish!
I don’t know why I don’t make chili more often, these all look SO good!
Chili for a month! Let’s do it 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing my chili recipe! All these others looks delish! 🙂