15 Hearty Chili Recipes - Southern Living

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Black Bean Chili

Ready in only 30 minutes, this quick, meatless chili is made with black beans, meatless burger crumbles, and petite diced tomatoes. (You can substitute ground beef for the meatless burger crumbles, if desired.) Top with a dollop of sour cream, corn chips, and chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.

Recipe: Black Bean Chili

Chunky Beef ‘n’ Tomato Chili

Large chunks of ground beef make our Chunky Beef ‘n’ Tomato Chili similar to a stew. Crackers are fine on the side, but yummy Parmesan Cheese Breadsticks offer a tasty alternative and are a snap to prepare.

Recipe: Chunky Beef ‘n’ Tomato Chili

Slow-Cooker Veggie Chili

Serve Slow-Cooker Veggie Chili with hearty whole grain bread or hot cooked brown rice for a healthy, hearty meal.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Veggie Chili

Smoky Chicken Chili

Pick up smoked chicken from your favorite barbecue restaurant to make this dish, or use a barbecue-flavored rotisserie chicken.

Recipe: Smoky Chicken Chili

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Game-Day Chili

Quickly put Game-Day Chili together and then leave simmering for three hours. Dark beer and green chilies give this recipe a rich, spicy taste.

Recipe: Game-Day Chili

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Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili

Made with black beans, lean ground turkey, and an assortment of veggies, this easy chili recipe requires only 20 minutes of hands-on time.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili

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Chunky Beef Chili

You don't have to live in the Lone Star State to enjoy a tasty bowl of this regional specialty.

Recipe: Chunky Beef Chili

Beef-and-Butternut Squash Chili

We've loaded this chili with beef and beans for zinc and B vitamins, tomatoes and green peppers for vitamin C, and butternut squash for beta-carotene.

Recipe: Beef-and-Butternut Squash Chili

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Barbecue Chili

Save time by picking up shredded pork from your favorite restaurant, or use one of the ready-to-serve products from your supermarket. Then spoon Barbecue Chili and toppings over cheese grits for a full-flavored combo.

Recipe: Barbecue Chili

Quick Turkey Chili

Quick Turkey Chili is a snap to assemble. Including prep and cook time, you’ll have it ready in an hour. If you have time, make a double batch and store some in the freezer for a jump-start on a future meal.

Recipe: Quick Turkey Chili

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Shrimp-and-Poblano Chili

Shrimp-and-Poblano Chili starts with frozen corn and diced poblano chile peppers to help you save time in the kitchen.

Recipe: Shrimp-and-Poblano Chili

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Playoff Chili

Hearty Playoff Chili is an easy way to serve large crowds. Guests (or kids) will love eating it right out of a bag of corn chips.

Recipe: Playoff Chili

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Spicy 3-Bean Chili

Lean meats make this chili great for filling you up without blowing your diet. Try serving this satisfying with warm flour tortillas.

Recipe: Spicy 3-Bean Chili

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Super Quick Chili

This 7-ingredient chili recipe is ready to eat in less than 30 minutes. For a fun presentation, slice tops from hearty round dinner rolls or larger bread bowls and fill with chili.

Recipe: Super Quick Chili

White Bean Chili

This white bean and chicken chili is packed with hearty beans, chunks of chicken and tender shoepeg corn. Fresh lime juice, green chiles, cilantro, and cumin all contribute to the Southwestern flavor.

Recipe: White Bean Chili