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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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