Winter is chili season! It’s a hearty dinner on a cold night and you can’t watch football without a bowl. One reason we love chili so much is that it’s customizable. Make a pot of chili with ground beef, ground turkey, ribs, steak, chicken, and even lentils for a vegetarian version. Hate beans? Then omit them. Don’t like things spicy? Not a problem! Tailor the level of spice to suit your taste buds. If you’re looking for a classic chili or a unique chili recipe, here are 12 ways you can make a pot of chili.
White Chicken Chili
"This is my all-time favorite chili to make and I really didn't have a recipe for it because I make it with what I have in the cupboard." - Kimberly
Crock Pot Southwest Beef Chili Stew
"I love this recipe because it uses stew meat in place of the typical ground beef, making it a hearty and substantial meal." - Jane
Cincinnati Chili
"This is not your typical Tex Mex chili. They do it differently in Ohio and this is pretty authentic Cincinnati chili. Adding cocoa, allspice, and cinnamon to typical chili spices sets this apart." - The Kitchen Crew
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
"This chili recipe is so easy because once the beef is browned everything is dumped into the slow cooker. As it simmers the magic happens. This is a delicious, basic chili recipe." - The Kitchen Crew
Texas Chili
"An easy Texas style chili with falling apart tender cubes of beef in a tasty chili sauce!" - Kevin
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
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 it’s so addicting!" - Amy
Crock Pot Pumpkin And Turkey Chili
"This is not a spicy chili. The combination of pumpkin, fire-roasted tomatoes and spices gives it a sweet yet savory flavor." - Grace
White Chicken Chili With Salsa Verde
"This is an amazing white chicken chili recipe. It's no wonder it was a big winner for Rita! The white chili is on the lighter side. While it may not have any cream, it's full of flavor." - The Kitchen Crew
Too Hot To Trot Beer Chili
"A simple Crock Pot chili that's robust and full of flavor. It's hearty, nicely seasoned, and packed with meat and beans." - The Kitchen Crew