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    You are here: Home » Food and Drink » Our Favorite Chili Recipes + 6 more!

    Our Favorite Chili Recipes + 6 more!

    September 15, 2021 By Mary Leave a Comment

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    A pot of chili is the perfect stick-to-your-ribs dinner for a cozy fall or winter evening. Make our Ground Beef Chili recipe to serve on hotdogs at a tailgate. Or try our Easy Chicken Chili to win your next cook-off! Here are 16 of our favorite chili recipes.

    Easy Chicken Chili
    Jump to:
    • What is Chili?
    • Our Favorite Chili Recipes
    • What to make with Chili?
    • Chili Recipes from our friends

    What is Chili?

    Any chili (or chili con carne) by definition is a stew (thicker than a soup) cooked with chile peppers (either fresh or dried chiles). That’s it! It’s pretty open to interpretation and doesn’t even require meat. Common types of chili that you’ll see are:

    Texas Chili– Meat (typically chuck meat), chile peppers (most often dried peppers made into a paste), beer, and then it’s slowly cooked with stock to reduce and thicken. Note – no beans. Tomatoes will depend on where in Texas you are.

    White Chicken Chili– Includes white beans like cannellini, mild chiles, chicken broth, cheese or other dairy, and chicken.

    Green Chili Turkey– Is sautéed onions, bell peppers, and roasted Anaheim chilies combined with leftover turkey. It’s rich and wholesome and perfect served over rice or as a filling for tacos, burritos or filling for enchiladas. It’s been a family tradition of ours for generations.

    Ground Beef Chili- The easiest chili to make and a staple across most of America. This chili has a tomato base and is made with ground beef rather than larger beef cuts. Ground Beef Chili can also include beans and/ or corn.

    Vegetarian Chili– Will often sub in lentils, beans, or sweet potatoes in place of animal protein.

    texas chili in a bowl with toppings.
    Texas style chili with NO beans

    Our Favorite Chili Recipes

    Chili is a great go-to meal when we’re looking for a quick and easy way to use items around the pantry or leftover smoked meat from the weekend or a big holiday. Try experimenting with the toppings you add. We like avocado, cilantro, crema fresca, jalapeños, and shredded cheese. Try these chili recipes for your next tailgate or chili cook-off. If you win be sure to let us know!  

    Bowl of Chicken Chili
    Smoked Chicken Chili
    Chicken Chili recipe made with leftover grilled or smoked chicken is super easy, jam packed with flavor, and isn't too rich to weigh you down.
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    My Mama’s Green Chili Turkey
    My Mama’s Green Chili Turkey
    My favorite use for leftover turkey. Green Chili Turkey is great to serve over rice, or as a filling for tacos or burritos.
    Full Recipe
    Smoked Brisket Chili
    Smoked Brisket Chili
    Need ideas for leftover smoked brisket? Make this recipe for smoked brisket chili. Not your typical Texas style chili, but it is amazing. Video included.
    Full Recipe
    Chili in bowl with toppings
    Smoked Turkey Chili with Serrano Peppers
    Smoked ground turkey, serrano pepper, and beer make for a rich and delicious take on turkey chili.
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    A bowl of beef chili topped with sour cream, avocado, and jalapeño
    Ground Beef Chili with Chipotle
    A simple but flavorful ground beef chili recipe with slight heat from chipotle peppers and rich beefy flavor.
    Full Recipe
    A bowl of Texas Chili
    Authentic Texas Chili Recipe – No Beans
    Meat, beer, chile. The basics for this authentic and spicy Texas chili recipe.
    Full Recipe

    What to make with Chili?

    Chili is a wonderful meal all on its own, but sometimes you need a little something extra. Try layering chili over spaghetti Skyline style, or serve some chips and queso dip for an added crunch. Plus, you can never go wrong with cornbread!

    Skillet Cornbread Cooked on the Grill
    Skillet Cornbread Recipe on the Grill
    Grilled Cornbread in a cast iron skillet with green chilies and cinnamon topped with smoked honey drizzle.
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    The best chili dogs start with the best meat. Go for some high-quality hot dogs to really up your tailgating game.

    4 Chili Dogs on a sheet pan
    Chili Dog Recipe
    Savory ground beef chili with an American Wagyu hot dog topped with diced sweet onions and sharp cheddar cheese.
    Full Recipe

    Chips and queso provides a nice ‘crunch’ alongside any chili recipe.

    Sausage Queso Bean dip in a cast iron pan
    Sausage Queso Chipotle Bean Dip Recipe
    A jazzed up Queso Bean Dip featuring ground sausage, green chilies, smoky chipotle pinto beans, and real shredded cheese. Smoky Chipotle Bean and Sausage Queso dip is a fantastic dip for summer cookouts, tailgating, or even camping.
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    Grilled baked Sweet Potatoes
    Grilled Sweet Potato Recipe
    A grilled sweet potato with savory dry rub. Soft, flavorful, and easy to make on any grill. This is a great alternative cooking method for a baked sweet potato.
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    Smoked Tri Tip Macaroni and Cheese, Cooked on the Grill
    Smoked Tri Tip Mac and Cheese
    Smoked Tri Tip Mac and Cheese is made with perfectly smoked and tender tri tip, mixed with an ultra creamy cheese sauce and cooked on the grill.
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    Grilled Smashed Potatoes on a white plate
    Grilled Smashed Potatoes Recipe with Tarragon Herb Sauce
    Crispy Smashed Potatoes with soft interior then doused with a tarragon herb sauce for a French fry like experience.
    Full Recipe

    Chili Recipes from our friends

    There are hundreds of chili recipes out there from vegetarian chili to chili made with deer meat. Each chef has their own unique spin. Here are some chili recipes from our friends. Starting with Chef Billy Parisi’s Lentil Chili.

    Lentil and Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
    Lentil and Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
    Try this healthy Lentil and Sweet Potato Chili Recipe for a delicious change to the classic!
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    Short on time but craving flavor? This Instant Pot white bean chicken chili from Mom’s Dinner is for you.

    The BEST Instant Pot Chicken Chili - Mom’s Dinner
    The BEST Instant Pot Chicken Chili – Mom’s Dinner
    The BEST Chicken Chili you will have, made right in your Instant Pot! This will be your new go-to chicken chili recipe!
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    These fried jalapeño rings from Hey Grill Hey are smokin’ hot!

    This Smoked Chili gets a hit of smoky flavor from grill-roasted meat and veggies and the fried jalapeno rings hit you with enough spice to make you sweat.
    Smoked Chili – Hey Grill Hey
    This Smoked Chili gets a hit of smoky flavor from grill-roasted meat and veggies and the fried jalapeno rings hit you with enough spice to make you sweat.
    Full Recipe

    If you are into deer hunting, Culinary Hill’s deer chili recipe is a must.

    Venison Chili
    Venison Chili
    This easy Venison Chili recipe is perfect for the cold months of hunting season or any time you have ground venison in your freezer.
    Full Recipe

    Thank you for being part of our community. If you make any of our dishes we’d love to see them on social media using the hashtag #vindulge and give it a 5 star review.

    This post may contain affiliate links. This means if you click on the link, we may receive a small commission if you purchase through the link. We partner with brands we know and love and use and it helps keep the blog going!


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