13 Hearty Flavor Packed Chili Recipes

This collection of my favorite chili recipes will have you wanting to cook up a batch of cozy delicious goodness all winter long.

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3 panel collage of chili in bowls - white bean chicken, chili con carne, and vegetarian

Once colder weather hits, there’s nothing like a hearty bowl of chili to fill you up. Chili has become an American classic and is famous for being absolutely delicious and satisfying. The best thing is that it’s a one pot meal, packed with ingredients, so you won’t be needing any sides. Whether you want to keep it simple with Chili con Carne, or try something different with Philly Cheesesteak Chili, this collection of easy to prep recipes makes your next dinner effortless. Once everything is on the stove or in the slow cooker, you can get under your coziest blanket, and wait for the kitchen timer to go off. And if you do want sides, you can’t go wrong with a quick batch of fresh Cornbread. So pick out one of these drool-worthy, tasty recipes and make a big pot of chili tonight.

13 Hearty Flavor Packed Chili Recipes

Enjoy this collection of Chili, sure to satisfy you and your hungry family.

Slow Cooker Chili Recipes

Let’s start with some of the easiest of Chili Recipes, the ones that are made in the slow cooker. Set it, forget it, don’t sweat it!

Chili with white beans and chicken in crock pot.
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is the perfect, easy chili of your dreams. This warm, hearty 1-bowl meal is great by itself or with a side.
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Beef and bean chili topped with sour cream and chives.
Slow Cooker Beef Chili Recipe
Slow Cooker Beef Chili is great because it takes little effort & makes a perfect meal the family will love. Perfect for a crowd on game day!
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Beef Chili Recipes

To call these chili recipes basic, would be a lie. While beef is typically the most common protein in a hearty chili recipe, sometimes the simplest ingredients make the best meals.

Chili in a white bowl with cheese for garnish.
Classic Beef Chili Recipe
Classic Beef Chili is a ONE POT classic comfort food that's perfect to keep you warm during the cold. Ready in under 45 minutes. Try today!
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Chili in bowl on top of white rice.
Steak Chili Recipe
Steak Chili is a lightly spicy, warm, and cozy dish cooked with classic chili ingredients. Perfect go-to for cooler weather.
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Chili in a bowl ready to eat.
Texas Brisket Chili Recipe
The best Texas Brisket Chili recipe without beans! Hearty Texas-style chili with tender beef brisket, layers of flavor and plenty of heat!
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Hearty chili with beef, potatoes, and veggies in bowl.
Philly Cheesesteak Chili Recipe
Philly Cheesesteak Chili made with butter-seared ground beef, bell peppers, onions, and classic chili flavors. Cheese options are included!
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Prepared chili in a bowl with sour cream and jalapenos.
Chili Con Carne Recipe
Easy Chili Con Carne is a warm, comforting dish full of bold, savory flavors and a thick, meaty, satisfying texture perfect for any mealtime.
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Ladle of chili topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, and scallions.
Taco Chili Recipe
Taco Chili is a hearty and flavorful twist that combines classic comfort food with taco night. Plenty of delicious topping ideas included.
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Vegetarian and Non Beef Chili Recipes

Next time you’re in the mood for a hearty bowl of goodness, try these on for size. By using turkey, chicken, or veggies, you’re still creating that cozy atmosphere, but a bit more elevated.

Veggie chili in bowl with spoon.
Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian Chili is an easy hearty meat-free chili recipe full of flavor. Made with sweet potatoes and two kinds of beans, ready in 1 hour!
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Chili in pot, side angle view.
Turkey Chili Recipe
Turkey Chili is hearty and filling, made with easy ground turkey and spicy seasoning in ONE POT. So delicious and ready in under 60 minutes!
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Chicken Chili with white beans in bowl with spoon.
White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe
White Bean Chicken Chili is a warm, hearty bowl of comfort! Cozy, satisfying, flavorful, and perfect for cold days or easy weeknight dinners.
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Copycat Chili Recipes

Want takeout chili, but don’t want to drive? Try these two favorites of mine without leaving the comfort of home.

Closeup of chili in serving spoon.
Wendy’s Chili (Copycat)
Wendy’s Chili copycat made with kidney beans, onions, chilis, bell peppers and tomatoes with a spicy chili powder and cumin spices. Taste like a perfect copycat!
Chili on french fries
Tommy’s Chili (Copycat) Recipe
This chili is a spot-on recreation of the signature beef chili that has had Los Angeles natives hooked on Tommy's Original for over 70 years!
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If you’ve tried all of these delicious recipes, and are ready for something new and easy, try out my Cozy Soup Recipes. Or, if you’re planning on making chili for a big game day, or the Super Bowl, this collection of Best Super Bowl Recipes can help build your ultimate menu!

Collage of 3 chili recipes and list of ingredients

About the Author: Sabrina Snyder

Sabrina is a professionally trained Private Chef of over 10 years with ServSafe Manager certification in food safety. She creates all the recipes here on Dinner, then Dessert, fueled in no small part by her love for bacon.

Sabrina Snyder is a professionally trained personal and private chef of over 10 years who is the creator and developer of all the recipes on Dinner, then Dessert.

She is also the author of the cookbook Dinner, then Dessert – Satisfying Meals Using Only 3, 5 or 7 Ingredients, published by Harper Collins.

She started Dinner, then Dessert as a business in her office as a lunch service for her coworkers who admired her lunches before going to culinary school and becoming a full time personal chef and private chef.

As a personal chef Sabrina would cook for families one day a week and cook their entire week of dinners. All grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning was done along with instructions on reheating. As a private chef she cooked for private parties and cooked in family homes in the evenings for families on a nightly basis after working as a personal chef during the day.

Sabrina has been certified as a ServSafe Manager since 2007 and was a longstanding member of the USPCA Personal Chef Association including being on the board of the Washington DC Chapter of Chefs in the US Personal Chef Association when they won Chapter of the year.

As a member of the community of food website creators Sabrina Snyder has spoken at many conferences regarding her experiences as a food writer including the Indulge Food Conference, Everything Food Conference, Haven Food Conference and IACP Annual Food Professionals Conference.

Sabrina lives with her family in sunny California.

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