Our 14 Favorite Chili Recipes

By Jennifer A. • Sep 24, 2024

Ding, ding... it's chili season! The air is getting cooler, and it's the perfect time for a warm, steaming bowl of comfort. Enter into the chat... chili! Everyone has their favorite chili recipe, and we're not here to argue or take sides. Here's our round-up of the Top 14 Chili Recipes we love!

1. Midwest Chili Mac

Chili or mac and cheese for dinner tonight? Well, Midwest Chili Mac answers with a simple "yes." It's a deliciously beefy, savory, spicy chili and also an ooey-gooey mac and cheese in the same bowl! It's a breeze to make too, and just so tasty you'll have trouble saying no to a second bowl. Midwest Chili Mac is just that good.

2. Texas Brisket Chili

The Lonestar State is all about being big and having big flavors! That's the spirit behind this Texas Brisket Chili! The tomato goodness that forms the base is rich, bright, and a little sweet, enhanced with ultra-tender, amazingly succulent brisket and plenty of creamy, hearty beans! Topped with sour cream, or cheese, or green onions, or all three, Texas Brisket Chili has a flavor so huge, it's like it is its own state!

3. Chili Change-Up

Time to switch things up when it comes to chili-making! The Chili Change-Up is a meatless take on the classic stew, but it's still loaded with flavor. Caramel-sweet sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, and vibrant salsa bring the substance and the heat, and by using savory vegetarian stock, you can make it entirely vegetarian. Bold and flavorful, the Chili Change-Up will really shake up how you make dinner from now on!

4. Magic 30-Minute Chili

No need for slow cooking, long simmers, or waiting at all! Just 30 minutes and then, hooray! Magic 30-Minute Chili is here to make your dinner a dream! All the spicy, hearty, beefy flavor of chili, with the rich tomatoes, hearty beans, and vibrant spices, but with none of the strenuous work! Can't go wrong with that! Magic 30-Minute Chili truly knows the magic words to make weeknights feel enchanting!

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5. Vegetarian Skillet Chili

It might be hard to dig into this Vegetarian Skillet Chili—not because it's bad but because it just looks so amazing. If the first bite is with the eyes, as they say, then this is a visual feast only matched by how it tastes. The golden medallions of sweet, savory, and cheesy cornbread sit atop the spicy, hearty, and bright vegetable chili, which is just so filling and flavorful you won't even notice it doesn't have any meat in it. Pretty as a picture and tasty as only a chili can be, Vegetarian Skillet Chili shows that meat-free can be majestic!

6. Chili Deluxe Bake

Chili Deluxe Bake doesn't do anything halfway! The chili filling in this casserole is unbelievably zesty and hearty with juicy turkey as the base and plenty of spices and Tex-Mex-inspired seasonings to bring the heat! On top is a creamy and rich polenta with melty cheese and fiery jalapeño that add to the deluxe sensation experienced with each and every bite! You won't believe just how delicious this Chili Deluxe Bake tastes!

7. Hold-the-Beans Chili

Whether it's a brisk day or it's time for the big game, a hearty bowl of chili is always a game winner for everyone. Hold-the-Beans Chili is user-friendly (if you get what we mean, haha) and a meal you will have on repeat for all of your cold weather gatherings. The way it's packed with grass-fed ground beef, surprisingly sweet potatoes, delicious corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a great bundle of spices makes this chili one to toot your horn about! Loaded with all the tummy-filling, heart-warming goodness of a great dish, you won't miss a thing with this Hold-the-Beans Chili. Don't be alarmed! We just had to spill the beans about just how fantastic this nothing-to-miss-here chili really is! Let it fly and tell everyone you know!

8. Creamy White Chili

When the weather outside turns frightful, a bowl of Creamy White Chili is so delightful! Filled with savory chicken, hearty beans, and spicy green chiles in a gorgeous white sauce, this chili looks and tastes different from traditional chili while still delivering that irresistible warmth. Creamy White Chili makes enough so you can have a fulfilling dinner with plenty of leftovers for later!

9. Oregon Trail Chili

Oh, pioneers of the kitchen! The path to exceptional flavors is clear with this Oregon Trail Chili recipe. Whether you prefer spicy-hot or mild, this beefy, herbaceous, sweet, and savory chili will bring a warm smile to your face. Oregon Trail Chili is also endlessly customizable, whether you like cilantro, cheese, a runny egg, or anything that fits your trailblazing palette! Let your mouth travel on earthy, smoky, and hearty tastes.

10. Party Chili

There are two secrets to throwing a truly spectacular party. The first is to serve up something amazingly delicious that everyone can enjoy. The second is to ensure said amazing food is so easy to make that you can relax and enjoy the company of your friends! In other words, Party Chili is the perfect party food because it fulfills both criteria! This dish is a thick, hearty, beefy, and spicy special occasion all on its own, with plenty of rich tomato and savory garlic flavors to keep your guests coming back for more. It makes enough for everyone on top of that, so no one is leaving hungry from your get-together! Party Chili virtually makes itself: just throw everything in a slow cooker the morning of the party and by the time people start arriving, it's hot and ready! So, stop worrying about what to serve and start enjoying the heartwarming taste of this chili with those you're most excited to see!

11. Ultimate Hot Dog Chili

If you like chili dogs, you must try this amazing Ultimate Hot Dog Chili! This flavorful, festive hot dog topping contains savory beef that's been seasoned perfectly with ketchup, tomato sauce, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and more. Ultimate Hot Dog Chili is a quick and easy way to upgrade plain old hot dogs to a delicious, flavorful dish!

12. Cookoff Winner Chili

Every year as the leaves start to turn, our friends get together and have a little friendly competition. Since it's soup season, we decided a while ago that it would be fun to compete to see who can make the best chili. Time and time again, this recipe is the Cookoff Winner Chili. It's got just the right amount of everything in it. From the savory seasonings, to the juicy tomatoes, and the tender beans, and the subtle spiciness... all of it simmered together is pure perfection. No one else's batch can ever compete! So, if you're craving a classic and want to feel like a champion, count on this Cookoff Winner Chili to bring your dinner a "W''!

13. Curveball Chili

You can't strikeout on dinner with Curveball Chili in the pot! Oh yes, this warm, spicy soup is always a grand slam anytime it makes its way to the table. Loaded with lots of beans, a few spicy peppers, some sweet corn, and juicy rotisserie chicken, all your fans will be cheering for more! Be careful though because Curveball Chili will be going, going, gone in a blink of an eye!

14. Beef & Bean Chili

Nothing gets people happier than a nice warm bowl of chili, and Beef & Bean Chili will get people happier than that! Plenty of savory beef and hearty beans in the classic tomato broth with just enough spice to keep things interesting, cooked low and slow to make sure all the flavors marry and celebrate with your tastebuds in blissful harmony. Mmm, sounds like fun to us! We'll just grab a bowl and get ready to scoop up Beef & Bean Chili with our favorite toppings... and find room for seconds!