World's Best Chili Recipes: 21 Easy Chili Recipes Everyone Will Love (2024)

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  • Beef Chili Recipes

  • White Chili and Chicken Chili Recipes

  • Vegetable/Vegetarian Chili Recipes

  • Slow Cooker Chili Recipes

Whether you're trying to warm up on a cold day or just love the taste of homestyle cooking, you're sure to love our collection of the world's best chili recipes. Plus, you don't need to be a gourmet chef to cook up these easy chili recipes—they're simple enough for any skill level. From traditional chili recipes to creatively simple chili recipes, you're bound to find plenty that are full of that "OOH IT'S SO GOOD!!®"

We've got the best chili recipes for the whole family. We start out with our favorite beef chili recipes, filled with warm memories of Grandma's home cooking after a brisk fall evening. We then move on to our favorite white chili and chicken chili recipes, a great way to save some money while still getting that hearty chili taste you love. For the vegetarian and vegetable lovers, we've got a wide array of vegetarian chili recipes, so you'll never have to miss out on the fun. Plus, for those hot summer months, you can whip up these slow cooker chili recipes so you'll never have to heat up your house again. With every time of the year covered, you'll never have to miss out on the best chili recipes again! Just grab a spoon and a bowl and get ready to enjoy these easy recipes for chili.

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Beef Chili Recipes

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Beef is the ultimate ingredient to create a traditional chili recipe the whole family will love. You may have to have a glass of ice water ready when you try a bowl of our Fire Station Chili (page 1). Be forewarned: this easy chili recipe is only for the bravest of the lot. For some heartier fare, you'll want to check out our recipe for Beefy Chili (page 3). This is the kind of chili recipe you'll be passing down for generations to come with a hint of garlic and a touch of chili powder. When the whole house starts smelling irresistibly delicious, you know you've got one of the world's best chili recipes. If you're running a little short on time, our Thirty-Minute Beef Chili (page 5) has got you covered. We've thrown in plenty of shortcuts to make sure you're not spending any more time hovering over the stove than you need to.


White Chili and Chicken Chili Recipes

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White chili recipes and chicken chili recipes make for great budget-friendly options for all of you chili lovers out there. We know you've got some extra pieces of chicken lying around, and now you've got another new way to use them! We know you'll love how flavorful our Saucy White Chili (page 8) recipe is, especially when you start to smell it wafting throughout your home. Plus, you won't be able to believe how easy it is to whip up a batch of our South-of-the-Border Chicken Chili (page 10) — it only uses six ingredients! Chili doesn't get much simpler than that. If you need to show off your best chili recipe, you won't go wrong when you cook up some of our Twenty Minute Italian Chili (page 13). Yes, you really can cook a quality batch of chili in about twenty minutes. You don't have to wait for the weekends to whip up an easy chili recipe — you can enjoy a bowl of chili any day of the week.

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All of our recipes abide by our philosophy of "Quick & Easy" cooking, and these easy chili recipes are no exception. Not only do our recipes provide much-needed shortcuts, but you can also find all of the ingredients at your local grocery store. It's a win-win! Plus, all of our recipes have been triple-tested by our Test Kitchen so you know that you're going to get the best results the very first time you make it. From meat to poultry to veggies, you've found some of the world's best chili recipes, guaranteed to be chock full of that "OOH IT'S SO GOOD!!®". There's nothing like bonding with your family over dinner to create fond memories your kids can appreciate for years to come. A warm batch of homemade chili is just the ticket to your family's hearts, letting them know just how much you care. It's time for you to bring back the tradition of truly home-cooked meals with a pot-ful of your favorite easy chili recipes.

Each of our recipes was hand-picked with you in mind. We're sure you'll be able to find a simple chili recipe to suit everyone's taste buds. So check it out, and see why we think these are some of the world's best chili recipes.

Vegetable/Vegetarian Chili Recipes

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We know you can't get enough veggies in your diet, and neither can we! We're so excited to share some of our favorite vegetable chili recipes, perfect for pleasing the vegetarians in every household. We start off with the hearty, Tex-Mex recipe for Southwest Veggie Chili (page 14). It's bursting to the brim with all of your favorite veggies, from black beans to corn to bell peppers, that we can hardly tell it's missing meat at all! For all of you bean lovers out there, we know you're going to love the flavor combination found in our homemade Use Your Bean Chili (page 16). Plus, it's one of those easy chili recipes that tastes even better the next day, making it perfect to reheat for lunch. Plus, we know you're going to love our colorful medley of ingredients found in our Vegetable Chili (page 17). With a combo like red bell peppers, zucchini and yellow squash, you've got a unique recipe you can share with all of your friends.

Slow Cooker Chili Recipes

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There's never a bad time to bring out your slow cooker, especially when it comes to making great chili recipes! Our best chili recipes don't get any easier than throwing your ingredients in the slow cooker and letting it all simmer together into the perfect dinner recipe. If you're planning on running errands for most of the day, you'll love letting your Slow Cooked Chili (page 19) sit for up to nine hours. You can get ready for your day and come home to a fully-cooked dinner! Our Texas Turkey Chili (page 20) is a great way to use up all of that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Who knew that some of the best chili recipes are also so versatile? Speaking of creative chili recipes, we know you're going to get a kick out of our Greek Lamb and White Bean Chili (page 21) recipe. It's another all-day recipe, this time putting a Mediterranean twist on a chili classic. Top it off with some feta cheese, and you've got a recipe worthy of a five-star restaurant.

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World's Best Chili Recipes: 21 Easy Chili Recipes Everyone Will Love (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to really good chili? ›

Only Add Flavorful Liquids

Instead of adding water to your chili, add some more flavor with chicken or beef broth, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, or even beet or wine. Each one of these options brings out different notes and levels of sweetness that will enhance your culinary creation.

What secret ingredient will deepen the flavor of your chili? ›

A cup of strong, brewed coffee will work wonders for your pot of chili, imparting a deep, roasted flavor that will make the chili taste like it simmered away all day long. For maximum flavor, reduce the coffee along with a blend of tomato paste, aromatic veggies and spices like we do in our Spicy Vegetarian Chili.

What adds the most flavor to chili? ›

If you want more of a smoky flavor, add cumin, Spanish paprika, ancho chili powder, or a combination. If you are looking for more heat, add cayenne, crushed red pepper, or Hungarian paprika. If it's too spicy add a little brown sugar and some sweet paprika.

How does Martha Stewart make chili? ›

Add chili powder, cocoa, and tomato paste; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Add tomatoes, broth, and cooked beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, until thickened slightly, 25 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve with sour cream and chives.

What is the most important spice in chili? ›

Most Common Chili Spices. Cumin, Chile Powders, and Paprika are the most common spices in chili followed by garlic, onion, coriander, Mexican oregano, and bay leaves. These ingredients can be combined to create a savory and well-balanced pot of top notch comfort food.

How to make chili taste richer? ›

Cocoa powder, bacon, cinnamon, ground coffee and tomato paste will all add a rich sweet & salty flavors that are sure to surprise and delight. Warming spice blends, like Garam Masala, Ras el Hanout or Baharat are another simple and delicious way to add layered flavors to this simple one-pot meal.

What does cinnamon do for chili? ›

Much like adding chili powder and other common chili spices, cinnamon is a super versatile spice that adds warmth without the heat to Firecracker chili.

Why add vinegar to chili? ›

With only about 1 tablespoon per pot added toward the end of the cooking process, the vinegar will make the flavors more vibrant without overwhelming the dish with its biting tang. Through just a splash, everything becomes a little brighter, and the chili's flavors are more balanced.

What liquid is best for chili? ›

Chili cooks low and slow, so you need enough liquid to tenderize the meat and keep everything from drying out. That liquid should also add flavor to the chili, so use chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, or beer.

Does chili need tomato paste? ›

Tomato paste may come in a small can (or tube), but it packs a powerful punch and is an essential flavor building block for dishes like chili and beef stew.

What is my chili missing? ›

Sometimes after a long simmer, your chili will taste wonderful be maybe missing one little thing you can't figure out. Try a tad bit of vinegar or a squeeze of lime! The acidity in vinegar & limes bring a good roundness to the pot and binds all the flavors together.

Is chili better the longer it cooks? ›

Cooking chili low and slow is the way to go

Although the internet abounds with recipes for quick-cooking chilis that take as little as 20 minutes (via MyRecipes), this stewed dish truly benefits from a longer cook time that will gently coax all the flavors out of the meat, legumes, vegetables, and spices in the recipe.

What are the ingredients in Dixie chili? ›

Founded in 1929 by Nicholas D. Sarakatsannis, Dixie Chili set the standard for quality food at reasonable prices. "Papa Nick" developed his secret chili recipe using only the highest quality ingredients: 96% Fat Free Beef Chuck, Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese, Bermuda Onions, and 100% Semolina Wheat Spaghetti.

What makes the best chili meat? ›

You can really use any meat for chili, but here are the cuts that are most popular for classic chili:
  • Ground beef (80/20) ...
  • Ground sirloin (90/10) ...
  • Brisket. ...
  • Short ribs. ...
  • Tri-tip sirloin. ...
  • Work with your butcher to get multiple textures. ...
  • Use multiple animals to add depth. ...
  • Go for grass-fed and grass-finished beef.
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What makes a good competition chili? ›

The chili contains very little or no grease. Winning chili must look good, smell good and taste good. Because the judging process takes a couple of hours, chili must retain its color, consistency, aroma, taste and afterbite while hot, warm, lukewarm and then cool in a styrofoam judging cup.

Why would you put vinegar in chili? ›

With only about 1 tablespoon per pot added toward the end of the cooking process, the vinegar will make the flavors more vibrant without overwhelming the dish with its biting tang. Through just a splash, everything becomes a little brighter, and the chili's flavors are more balanced.

Does sugar make chili taste better? ›

Now for the piece de resistance: 1-2 heaping Tablespoons brown sugar. The chili tastes completely different without the brown sugar so if you like a subtle sweetness in your chili then you've just got to go for it! Trust me, it will not make your chili taste like candy.

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