50 chili recipes

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Indigenous peoples have been growing chili peppers in the Americas as far back as 10,000 years ago. But it wasn't until the early 1800s that folks started using the spicy veggie in the beef-and-bean-filled comfort dish we know and love today. The first mention of chili, according to Allrecipes, can be found in an 1828 journal entry, where a San Antonio tourist mentions eating the dish during a trip to Texas.

In the centuries since then, recipes for the chilly-weather staple have evolved and changed substantially. Today, you can find recipes for vegetarian chili, turkey chili, venison chili, white chicken chili… the list goes on and on! Here, Stacker compiled a list of 50 of the best chili recipes from Allrecipes.

Whether you're craving the classic version of the dish or something more unique like pumpkin turkey chili or green enchilada pork chili, you're sure to find something here that catches your eye, fills your stomach, and warms you right up.

Beef, Bean, and Beer Chili

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Beef, Bean, and Beer Chili

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here

Best Damn Chili

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Best Damn Chili

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 45 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 28
- Read more about the recipe here

Colorado Green Chili (Chile Verde)

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Colorado Green Chili (Chile Verde)

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Habanero Hellfire Chili

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Habanero Hellfire Chili

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 2 hrs
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 20
- Read more about the recipe here

Jeff's Hot Dog Chili

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Jeff's Hot Dog Chili

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Just Like Wendy's Chili

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Just Like Wendy's Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 20 mins
- Total: 1 hr 35 mins
- Servings: 10
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Boilermaker Tailgate Chili

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Boilermaker Tailgate Chili

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 12
- Number of ingredients: 28
- Read more about the recipe here

My Chili

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My Chili

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 40 mins
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Creamy White Chili

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Creamy White Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Smokin' Scovilles Turkey Chili

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Smokin' Scovilles Turkey Chili

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 22
- Read more about the recipe here

Terrific Turkey Chili

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Terrific Turkey Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

Laura's Quick Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

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Laura's Quick Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Real Texas Chili

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Real Texas Chili

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Quinoa and Black Bean Chili

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Quinoa and Black Bean Chili

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here

White Bean Chicken Chili

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White Bean Chicken Chili

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 9
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Black Bean Chili

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Black Bean Chili

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Very Veggie and Beef Chili

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Very Veggie and Beef Chili

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 21
- Read more about the recipe here

Gramma's Old Fashioned Chili Mac

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Gramma's Old Fashioned Chili Mac

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

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Pumpkin Turkey Chili

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Mile High Green Chili

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Mile High Green Chili

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 4 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 5 hrs
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

Jerre's Black Bean and Pork Tenderloin Slow Cooker Chili

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Jerre's Black Bean and Pork Tenderloin Slow Cooker Chili

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 hrs
- Total: 10 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Sweet Potato Chili

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Sweet Potato Chili

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 6 hrs
- Total: 6 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here

The Ultimate Chili

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The Ultimate Chili

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 6 hrs 10 mins
- Total: 6 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Flatlander Chili

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Flatlander Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Hawaiian-Style Chili

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Hawaiian-Style Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 21
- Read more about the recipe here

Hearty Ground Beef Chili

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Hearty Ground Beef Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 20 mins
- Total: 1 hr 35 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Hatch Chile Verde

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Hatch Chile Verde

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 20 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 50 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Touchdown Chili

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Touchdown Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs 15 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy White Chili

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Easy White Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy Slow Cooker Chili

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Easy Slow Cooker Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs 5 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Turkey Chili

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Turkey Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs 10 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Washabinaros Chili

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Washabinaros Chili

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 22
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

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Easy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 24
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Fantastic Black Bean Chili

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Fantastic Black Bean Chili

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Spicy Slow-Cooked Beanless Chili

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Spicy Slow-Cooked Beanless Chili

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 6 hrs 35 mins
- Total: 6 hrs 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Spicy Slow-Cooked Chili

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Spicy Slow-Cooked Chili

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 4 hrs 10 mins
- Total: 4 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 10
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Paleo Chili

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Paleo Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

Chef John's Italian Sausage Chili

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Chef John's Italian Sausage Chili

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here

Debdoozie's Blue Ribbon Chili

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Debdoozie's Blue Ribbon Chili

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Green Enchilada Pork Chili

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Green Enchilada Pork Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 64 ounces
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili

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Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 cups
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Hearty Vegan Slow-Cooker Chili

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Hearty Vegan Slow-Cooker Chili

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 5 hrs 10 mins
- Total: 5 hrs 40 mins
- Servings: 15
- Number of ingredients: 23
- Read more about the recipe here

Award Winning Chili Con Carne

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Award Winning Chili Con Carne

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 20 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 35 mins
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 22
- Read more about the recipe here

Pork Chili Verde (Green Pork Chili)

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Pork Chili Verde (Green Pork Chili)

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 5 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 20
- Read more about the recipe here

The Best Vegetarian Chili in the World

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The Best Vegetarian Chili in the World

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here

Tequila Chili

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Tequila Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Slow Cooker Ground Chicken Chili

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Slow Cooker Ground Chicken Chili

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 4 hrs 5 mins
- Total: 4 hrs 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

Slow-Cooked Stew Meat Chili

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Slow-Cooked Stew Meat Chili

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 6 hrs 5 mins
- Total: 6 hrs 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here