16 Hearty and Spicy Chili Recipes to Warm Your Soul
There’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of chili to chase away the chill and fill your home with mouthwatering aromas. From mild and comforting to fiery and bold, chili is the ultimate comfort food that can be customized to suit any craving.
These 16 hearty and spicy chili recipes are perfect for warming your soul, satisfying your hunger, and bringing a little extra spice to your day.
Slow Cooker Venison Chili
Chili con carne, often referred to as chili, is believed to have originated in the American Southwest, particularly in Texas, during the 19th century. This version embraces venison’s lean profile – contrasting with traditional recipes -creating a healthier alternative without sacrificing flavor.
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Chili for a Crowd
This beef and chorizo chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for feeding a large group! Its hearty mix of rich beef and spicy chorizo simmered with a blend of tomatoes and beans creates a robust flavor ideal for chilly autumn days.
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Butternut Squash Chili
This chili is the perfect cozy meal. It is packed with nutritious vegetables, sweet and savory butternut squash, and nutrient-packed beans. It is also vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a great option to serve at holiday gatherings, get-togethers, and game days as an option for those with dietary restrictions.
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Crockpot Chili With Beans
Crockpot Chili is a hearty slow cooker recipe made with ground beef, three kinds of beans, tomatoes, and a blend of smoky spices that cook together for deep, savory flavor.
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The Best Vegetarian Chili (Slow-Cooker or Stovetop)
This is hands down The Best Vegetarian Chili we’ve ever devoured. Make it in a Crock Pot or on the stovetop – your choice! You won’t miss the meat with these big, bold flavors.
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Pork And Beef Chili
Our Pork and Beef Chili is a twist on traditional beef chili, making it the perfect easy weeknight or game-day meal.
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Leftover Turkey Chili
Utilize that leftover holiday turkey in a hearty chili! Made with a deeply delicious blend of spices, thick tomato broth, beans, and tender shredded turkey.
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Smoked Chili
This delectable smoked chili is sure to become your go-to comfort food. This isn’t just your ordinary bowl of chili; it’s a fusion of smoky goodness coupled with a rich, hearty base that captivates your taste buds. Perfect for any time of the year, it’s particularly comforting during colder months, wrapping you in a culinary hug of warmth and spiciness.
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Venison Chili
This delicious dish contains ground deer meat and various beans, vegetables, and spices. It’s a tasty, warming dish that makes a change from the more common beef chili recipes. This one is just as easy to make, and it’s a one-pot recipe, so you prep your ingredients, add them to the pot, and let the venison chili slow cook to perfection while you whip up some tasty side dishes to go with it.
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Cozy and comforting, Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is loaded with veggies, simple spices and bright fresh flavors! With just 15 minutes of prep time, your house will smell amazing as your crockpot does all the work!
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Slow Cooker Turkey Quinoa Chili
You’ll love this nutritious and hearty turkey and butternut squash chili! Prep in 15 minutes and then let the slow cooker take over.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Frito Chili
Slow Cooker Chicken Frito Chili is an easy chicken crock pot chili recipe that’s made with healthy ingredients and requires almost no prep work.
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Copycat Wendy’s Chili
This copycat Wendy’s Chili recipe is super simple and a crowd favorite! For the best comfort dish, you only need 15 minutes to prep this homemade chili before it simmers all day.
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Beef Chili
This beef chili recipe is an all-time favorite dish that’s easy to make and won’t break the budget. This flavorful recipe is fantastic on its own with all of your favorite chili toppings or also on nachos and, of course, chili cheese hot dogs.
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Smoked Pork Green Chili
Are you staying warm? Today, I’m sharing more recipes for that leftover pulled pork. I think this is my fifth pulled pork recipe, thanks to all those pork butts the Hubs smokes every four to six weeks
.Get the Recipe: Smoked Pork Green Chili.
Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Turkey pumpkin chili is a flavorful chili that’s ready in 45 minutes. This hearty chili is full of healthy ingredients like pumpkin and beans
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