Hearty, comforting and downright delicious, a bowl of chili is a surefire way to warm up during the brutal, winter months.
And according to your fellow home cooks, these 15 recipes have proven superior to the rest. While all these recipes are for chili, it’s a dish with a lot of range. So whether you’re looking for a beans-only or a no-beans version (hello, Texan), a smoky or a brightly flavored version or a version made using a particular cooking method (from stovetop to slow cooker to multicooker), we’ve got a home cook-approved recipe for you.
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 24 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 30 min
- Ingredients: 12
- Servings: 8
From the outside, this chili looks pretty average, but dive into a bowl, you’ll see this version is actually 2.0. Brown rice adds a toothsome texture, and smoky paprika adds unexpected, but still complementary, flavor. With all that deliciousness, plus the quick cook time (30 minutes), this twist makes for a hearty, weeknight dinner or last-minute win on game day!
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 159 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 30 min
- Total time: 1 hr 50 min
- Ingredients: 10
- Servings: 4
Sometimes it’s best not to mess with classics, and this chili recipe is about as tried-and-true as it gets. Made with all the usual suspects, like ground beef, onion, chili powder, cumin, crushed tomatoes and beans, you’re guaranteed a satisfying and well-seasoned chili when you make this recipe.
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 31 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 8 hr 35 min
- Ingredients: 12
- Servings: 6
If you’re a fan of our all-day, slow-cooker recipes with dump-and-go “prep,” you’ll quickly fall for this pulled pork chili recipe. Just place all the ingredients in your slow cooker before starting your day, and you’ll have a satisfying chili by dinnertime. All that’ll be left is to pull out your favorite toppings—ours include shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and green onions, in case you need some inspiration!
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 21 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 50 min
- Total time: 50 min
- Ingredients: 12
- Servings: 6
Butternut squash in chili? Turns out, it’s delicious! This unexpected ingredient adds texture and a touch of sweetness perfectly complementing the rest of the flavors in this dish. With an added serving of vegetables and a calorie count of 290 per serving, you can feel good about digging into a bowl of this meaty, veggie-loaded chili!
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 48 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 1 hr 30 min
- Ingredients: 12
- Servings: 6
This two-step chili recipe has a double dose of lean protein in the mix. Chicken and great northern beans are seasoned with a couple of unexpected spices, most notably ground cloves, which lend a slightly sweet and peppery flavor to this dish. So, when you’re ready to switch up your chili routine, give this fan-favorite recipe a try.
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 171 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 8 hr 20 min
- Ingredients: 9
- Servings: 6
You really can’t go wrong with this recipe. Made with seven ingredients and your favorite chunky salsa, this easy-to-make chili is the perfect companion to cornbread, biscuits or tortilla chips. Kick the flavors up a notch by adding more chili powder and opting for spicy salsa. And for a Betty-approved topper, add a generous handful of cheddar cheese!
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 180 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 1 hr 50 min
- Ingredients: 11
- Servings: 4
Several home cooks have commented that this is the best chili they’ve ever made and that it’s their go-to recipe during the winter. And we can’t argue! Hearty and spiced to perfection, chili con carne is a dish you’ll turn to again and again. Whether it’s a weekend get-together or weeknight dinner, you can’t go wrong with this recipe.
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 106 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 5 min
- Total time: 9 hr 20 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 6
If you love chili, but always find yourself (or your picky eaters) eating around the beans, this five-ingredient recipe will quickly become a new favorite. Made with hominy or corn kernels, chicken thighs, Old El Paso™ chili seasoning mix, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, it’s hearty enough that we can bet no one will miss the beans!
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 10 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 35 min
- Ingredients: 13
- Servings: 6
Looking for a dinner that’s both easy and delicious? This two-step recipe is ready in 35 minutes. So you can cook up a hearty pot of tomatoey, protein-packed, well-seasoned chili on any old weeknight. Serve this up with a few favorite fixings and don’t be surprised by how quickly it disappears!
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 55 reviews.- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 2 hr 0 min
- Ingredients: 10
- Servings: 16
Whether you’re hosting game day or just having friends and family over, this chili for a crowd is exactly what your gathering needs. Made with just 8 ingredients (bonus points if you use bread bowls!) and with a prep time of 15 minutes, this 16-serving chili recipe will have your guests cheering for more.
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 54 reviews.- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 55 min
- Ingredients: 11
- Servings: 6
The easiest way to warm up chilly winter nights is with a comforting pot of chili, of course! This recipe includes all your favorite chili ingredients (and then some), and it’s made in your Dutch oven for maximum convenience. To round it all out, hearty herb-and-corn biscuits are dropped by the spoonful onto the simmering chili.
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 7 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 50 min
- Ingredients: 12
- Servings: 6
It’s your favorite chili recipe—done in an instant! This foolproof recipe has been tested and tasted by the experts in the Betty Crocker Test Kitchens, so you can rest easy knowing a dynamite bowl of richly flavored chili is in your future.
3.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 12 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 55 min
- Total time: 2 hr 10 min
- Ingredients: 18
- Servings: 8
Want to mix up your regular pot of chili? This Texas-inspired recipe uses stew meat instead of ground beef and has no beans, so this is truly an authentic bowl o’ red. Serve with corn bread muffins for a perfect finish!
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 363 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 6 hr 20 min
- Ingredients: 10
- Servings: 8
Deemed “family-favorite” for a reason, this slow-cooker chili has over 300 comments attesting to its deliciousness, and we can definitely see why. Made with a short list of kitchen-staple ingredients, it’s appealing to a wide range of palates and a cinch to throw together. Simply brown the beef and onions and toss everything in the pot. In 6 to 8 hours, you’ll have a hearty, dinner that everyone will love, including the cook!
%2C%20these%20tried-and-true%20recipes%20are%20for%20you!%0A){kind=link}