Winter is chili season! Few comfort foods are as satisfying and versatile as chili, and these 12 ways to make a pot of chili prove that. Whether you like it mildly spicy, with a spice kick, packed with beans, bean-free, or with ground beef, ground turkey, or chicken, chili can be tailored to suit anyone’s taste buds. Chili is the kind of meal that is filling, warms you up, and feeds a crowd. These chili recipes belong on repeat.
White Chicken Chili
“This is my all-time favorite chili to make, and I didn’t have a recipe for it because I make it with what I have in the cupboard. So I finally sat down and wrote up what I put in it.” – Kim
Crock Pot Southwest Beef Chili Stew
“I found this recipe for chili stew in a Crock Pot cookbook years ago. I have made quite a few adjustments to the original recipe. I love this recipe because it uses stew meat in place of the typical ground beef, making it a hearty and substantial meal. My family really loves this chili and I hope yours does too!” – Jane
Cincinnati Chili
“Cincinnati is known for chili. It’s different chili than from other parts of the country.” – Linda
Lentil Chili
“I love to make this chili because my kids love it. I can sneak in vegetables and they don’t even know it. You can use any type of beans you want in this recipe. We love to make ours with Northern beans since they are creamier tasting.” – Karina
Tanya’s Tex-Mex Chili
“Easy and a family favorite!” – Tanya
Smoky Sweet Baby Back Chili
“This has been a go-to recipe with my leftover baby back ribs for as long as I can remember! The mix of smoky and hints of sweetness from the Vidalia onion and brown sugar barbecue sauce is so addicting! We usually pair it with creamed corn, cornbread, or some garlic Texas toast.” – Amy
White Chicken Chili With Salsa Verde
“This is my Pillsbury Bake-Off Winning Recipe from 1992.” – Reta
Maga’s Instant Pot Chili
“This Instant Pot chili recipe is a family favorite! I utilize the pot as a pressure cooker to develop that all-day simmer flavor, then the slow cooker option for convenience. The star is the fresh-roasted chiles I add to give it an incredible flavor that just dances on your tongue!” – Julie
Steak Chili With Tomatoes
“My husband enjoys this chili because it’s quick and easy to make. This recipe is changeable from steak to ground beef, how convenient is that. We have this dish a lot during the winter season with my homemade cornbread.” – Sheila
Mom’s Favorite Crock Pot Chili
“I made a huge amount of this when we recently had company and brought some to my mom for dinner. She said it was the best chili she’s ever had, and wanted the recipe right away. So here it is!” – Jenni
Too Hot to Trot Beer Chili
“In our home, we like to top the chili off with a little grated sharp cheddar and a dollop of sour cream. Perfect for game day.” – Danielle
Texas Chili
“An easy Texas-style chili with falling-apart tender cubes of beef in a tasty chili sauce!” – Kevin