{"id":242094,"date":"2026-02-05T03:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T03:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=242094"},"modified":"2026-02-05T03:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T03:10:01","slug":"12-ways-to-make-a-pot-of-chili","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/242094\/12-ways-to-make-a-pot-of-chili\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Ways To Make a Pot of Chili"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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&#8217;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.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6226445449822208 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/white-chicken-chili-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ug0c88As7J4WinFetFu2ttWTvyx-fLTXaiij4elYz7eud8pSqMYRWANIPlRHJwgaJLCdzBhijJYCGX4N8riwUnlVA7MHj9gxEN0AGmoyN3VgVlkGXsij\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KIM CAMPBELL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">YOUNGSTOWN, OH<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Yiuu7B2Lap3sufMFfciLB9SX4ImxZIld5dFBIfEojJ6w4a_c43QqCnPC_veBK9ktIqEo6LKJmwPJyTrar7HEyhHytiDtOHkNQ01rmlNSNMdx8AO339o=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/white-chicken-chili-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">White Chicken Chili<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is my all-time favorite chili to make, and I didn&#8217;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.&#8221; &#8211; Kim<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/crock-pot-southwest-beef-chili-stew.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/97FDPLFDWghsekKIJYJbEWNWvoYWdevQNXc7bcWbcr0aiIYnEz5Z0MYXDzumfpJuUXFFt2aCGsBKxQsi_5kfs_DpGmklFnUFoD8IQISzrZZ5B4GLGD_n\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JANE MANNA<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">COLLINSVILLE, CT<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/K-rGFVukYhQN4aIkwvDqVJoSuJUHFrL4ulUO-q72hb9ubQJB_FiYF9UnP5MD_u_Q4xOZ29NDToyi1lPhlzbu0rwAbudgpfkGROEHkDjV=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/crock-pot-southwest-beef-chili-stew.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Southwest Beef Chili Stew<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;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!&#8221; &#8211; Jane<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/cincinnati-chili-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Fn97oEiOt639pfi9qIgpj0e_6GAnlmGMvAf3XkzqPuh977nKlNHRRXOFuD-Y3nDtDnnT-l8i-0KyLKsfUyurJCg2IWWzwbC6YqUiYHE\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LINDA P<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CINCINNATI, OH<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Oy4cJ-x0arjRvtZsGVq9EqD06J3ux4ywZb6lvL31hyabGy8_FCoA-RRP77RDPovXlXxYQtDdFhIbCuEvyIAUzQhO40l5xOclHEjPsQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/cincinnati-chili-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cincinnati Chili<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Cincinnati is known for chili. It&#8217;s different chili than from other parts of the country.&#8221; &#8211; Linda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/chili\/lentil-chili.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/46T04sVjJtG6sFTHIlPUiQ79H4Zac8ulXssAYGcxvFTpYGdHqbmZy2dvYTZdB3s6JvyfAlZZOsSUeYP8LPH9eXVSqiNheazD89jWSxJbL_-PY69eBvo\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KARINA ALCALA<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MACKS CREEK , MO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/j3XZ7TYmNu3aXFhWIbst2jJBuAT1uDhSFHOebh3rwYoCuiEKFmvhHxkGze-Vv6Xbgxl_Avzp4zOptw-cWGz9lssWMQxqNuENVVsEbg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/chili\/lentil-chili.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lentil Chili<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love to make this chili because my kids love it. I can sneak in vegetables and they don&#8217;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.&#8221; &#8211; Karina<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/chili\/tanyas-tex-mex-chilli.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/mIvsUFen_euzU_nf13PMQZtUOstFBqeOphBeEX6GcSvd9bWj2h4vPXGYvvr8phLsxvctJ3op8kXcqiKQlOM07PqvxO8NXv6wPfnB1vpY\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TANYA STRAYHORN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BEEBE, AR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/s6xE3Q0B8ocGa-lrJiKlU8pjZ9XHiFoCZn10ACQmTqCXcUsbdoAI2PzmHGNrYeY9JX1EQDePXo0augXysP9gpqOAnrwaF9RgxwyY_rI=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/chili\/tanyas-tex-mex-chilli.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tanya&#8217;s Tex-Mex Chili<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Easy and a family favorite!&#8221; &#8211; Tanya<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/ribs\/smoky-sweet-baby-back-chili.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/RQ58gkdobfWluM-r0yg8cPBoqwCPF_ceSpS4WcLbrXtwxGBjG5nMa7IPhT-nDMxIv67jDoYryuE7BP_L4hL99KTi8tdtplegaXNN49Yl\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">AMY COX<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MELBOURNE BEACH, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SJQPq6BOjXoKOSOCbvb6VGnBanyv6HsTzvgYrgQKyHcmPxBqEgFVvqhD-t16uS8w5BbT5rfH3Tf2m5Ddo6CtERjOGZzvwh3T2p2JxC87lpcSLr5TPZ6T=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/ribs\/smoky-sweet-baby-back-chili.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smoky Sweet Baby Back Chili<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;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.&#8221; &#8211; Amy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/chili\/white-chicken-chili-with-salsa-verde.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gyAyCvNmFzK8bOn9U9nD_m4XrDCcZaDiT93wMzaW0eFpyh2Z8NdFZmkf4LGwBxTwrkayIwatHfVW9yOMogoUUBtGs9SyJ0QchFVJynS524QK0X8_zc8M9g\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">RETA SMITH<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LIBERTY, MO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/S-tfR0gXUV5gxbinhsGMW8NU70X-765Q9wDccYb3R69GtUxTX93fmFHdm92OACzaDdoi4t2Wu-Ru5plo8x3mk3JfZ1Vxr-NUW6WSeoQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/chili\/white-chicken-chili-with-salsa-verde.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">White Chicken Chili With Salsa Verde<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is my Pillsbury Bake-Off Winning Recipe from 1992.&#8221; &#8211; Reta<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/magas-instant-pot-chili.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/6AhDJ5V4G3EaCivxsjvRpWX8rTkit2kD7bZ3GKq4vJ20MSs_e98vh3vhX7mW9fmkuU-ffWDOggv7bTaqij-I9lql1br6QAt4zVdO7dY\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JULIE MADAWI<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CLERMONT, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/PK8CPsLX7WTTe__T1Pi88NRsaISeainix7vLthds9nEsdNvlOg7wCHSK0FyyN_qriOQwn3d_7VTCZ_aH6-nuQjVdJvozd-Z_WU5y-w0=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/magas-instant-pot-chili.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maga&#8217;s Instant Pot Chili<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;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!&#8221; &#8211; Julie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/steak-chili-with-tomatoes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/sENWR5835tZMqia5NRroqu10fumnHHBwloFn9vkfJWGBphdn194Qgg09zGJuKzp6O4Bx1sgFuwKmEscATcWkPIfwfsfev32lPqn90ZO7\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SHEILA HINDS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">TURLOCK, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/33blH1ycHtR2RAK_948_4_MiT4r3JQWwhi0Ys6DvLz9RrbsIVEF_Ehtmed13xbA7IMgn2VNIeBPAgBciFV4RDKlbWXDI0TXbnaZgIg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/steak-chili-with-tomatoes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steak Chili With Tomatoes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My husband enjoys this chili because it&#8217;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.&#8221; &#8211; Sheila<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/moms-favorite-crockpot-chili.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/KnCmqdPxabsI6MCG6uy5R5r3T3glYo59Pa2dkGFaAsT6mUq-2yPase2FAqGgNeFS2coYC89BfYGtcGhAQki6s7E80SJQacXac88V9d8\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JENNI K<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HERMANTOWN, MN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/VLEY3atzu3pTgXg2vAcf-GHlCSY4AUG0ClNPtIxfCORvKEEETG0FiXem15ZWCI-Q_ypGcFJzki70jcrt-QYOgKsuT0z6tMHspeY2wYY=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/moms-favorite-crockpot-chili.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mom&#8217;s Favorite Crock Pot Chili<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;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&#8217;s ever had, and wanted the recipe right away. So here it is!&#8221; &#8211; Jenni<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/chili\/game-day-beer-chili.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/9gOVHw3kl-1IlO3F4NLceUiulALBtRiDXVFNvv4iRQyTtUeDZkdnghWw-UJCNKUy1FtMwojuuVaZcWILgr_ri2B-fffsmjE0fDx6F1ywq73ZNa6Jp0e2ww\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DANIELLE HOPPOCK<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CRESTVIEW, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3pODn2a9Iz7uMV1cjg4B4G-8ggIbuQMz8LM_PO7yO-IcEO2giL4rELuNHwAgU2OeUsz1qRbriBN6hkVbSu6bd-GR-LmskJNLIvZwI5A=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/chili\/game-day-beer-chili.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Too Hot to Trot Beer Chili<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;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.&#8221; &#8211; Danielle<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/texas-chili\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/g7CywFwE_7zWx-qiqlv48SnxDR0Wu5AOOfKBgzZPdec41NSEI7-PPwiRzKl0uC9DCGVrHzP26W1pFEOKN_g5s2UAXvP7h0kFGZiYh2RnMgf0DydD2ng\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hbo479oDLVnmFba5fwAY1gZ6fI59-4PbppqlMwvPK1yDr-qErba6z0rLfC_YCkka4Ox4-bhI9z0D-lRptXh7qJnxG4Fq4jMQg8biD2s=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/texas-chili\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas Chili<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;An easy Texas-style chili with falling-apart tender cubes of beef in a tasty chili sauce!&#8221; &#8211; Kevin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is chili season! 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