Are you craving a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion? Look no further than the "Best Chili Ever"! This ultimate chili recipe combines the perfect blend of spices, tender meats, and fresh vegetables to create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling warm and satisfied. With a few simple steps and readily available ingredients, you can easily prepare this exceptional chili that is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST EVER CHILI
My dad and my father-in-law are the gurus in our chili-loving clan. But after my honeymoon to New Mexico, inspired by the fresh and fragrant chile peppers at the Santa Fe farmers market, I felt it was time to introduce them to my spicy, meaty version with a touch of masa harina. -Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Culinary Director
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Combine chiles and enough boiling water to cover; let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the soaking liquid. Discard stems and seeds. Process chiles, tomato paste, garlic and reserved liquid until smooth. , In a small skillet, toast chili powder, paprika and cumin over medium heat until aromatic, 3-4 minutes; remove and set aside. In a Dutch oven, cook and stir ground beef and steak seasoning over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes; remove and drain. , Sprinkle steak cubes with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In same Dutch oven, brown beef in batches in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; remove and set aside. Saute onion and poblano pepper in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in toasted spices, oregano and pepper flakes. Add the cooked meats along with stock, beer, tomatoes, beans, remaining salt and pepper, and chile paste mixture. Cook over medium heat 20 minutes; reduce heat to low. Stir in masa and simmer 30-45 minutes longer. Serve with desired toppings. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
THE BEST BOWL OF CHILI I'VE EVER HAD...
I actually took 5 chili recipes and took out all the things I didn't like and kept all the things I did. This has become my very own version of the perfect bowl of chili!
Provided by Dee Licious
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook ground beef in large frying pan.
- While cooking, stir and chop beef with spatula to crumble.
- Continue cooking for about 7 minutes or until the meat is brown and cooked through.
- Add the onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and tabasco.
- Cook while stirring, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to large pot. Add the Kidney beans (juice and all), canned tomatoes (juice and all), the tomato paste, jalapenos (yep, juice and all), splenda (or sugar), and beer.
- Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Top individual bowls of chili with a dollop of sour cream and a generous sprinkle of cheese.
BEST EVER CHUCK WAGON CHILI
A thick and hearty homemade chili with a kick. If you like a thinner chili, add another can of tomato sauce. Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar and buttery crackers. You can't stop at just one bowl!
Provided by Brandy Arnett
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until evenly browned. Drain off grease, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions, green pepper and habanero pepper until onions are translucent. Remove from heat. Transfer the onion mixture to the pot with the ground beef, and set the heat to medium.
- Add the kidney beans and tomato sauce to the beef mixture, and season with chili powder, salt, garlic salt and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer, and adjust seasonings to taste if necessary. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 13.4 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1955.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
BEST EVER WHITE CHILI
I have searched all over for a GREAT white chili recipe, I finally found one. This is SUPER easy and pretty quick. As with all chili, increase or decrease the spices to suit you. I add extra cumin and cilantro because I love them both so much.
Provided by chelle keithley
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cube the chicken breast halves. Heat the olive oil and saute chicken until golden.
- Add the onions and garlic, saute until tender.
- Add the spices and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add beans, broth and chilies.
- Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in cheese. Stir until melted and well blended.
- Season to taste. Serve with sour cream, crackers and/or bread.
BEST EVER CHILI DOG SAUCE
DH loves this recipe so much, that when he retires, he's considering buying a mobile concession stand to haul behind our RV to sell these hotdogs. We add cheese, onion and mustard, but that is your choice. This freezes well.
Provided by Deely
Categories Sauces
Time 2h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Brown hamburg and 1/3 cup onion.
- Drain.
- Combine hamburg onion mix and remaining ingredients.
- Simmer 2 hours.
BEST EVER THREE BEAN CHILI
I made this recipe based off of another one I found and took it to a potluck. Everyone loved it. It was even better two days later!
Provided by Nurse Amanda
Categories Black Beans
Time 1h5m
Yield 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Saute onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until softened.
- Add cumin and chili powder to pan to toast.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
- Simmer on low for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve in bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.6, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 536, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 5, Protein 20.9
BEST EVER CHILI CHEESE FRIES
Make and share this Best Ever Chili Cheese Fries recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ashley Poole
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Put frozen fries on metal pan or baking dish.
- Cover fries with chili.
- Add cheese on top.
- Bake 30 minutes.
- YOU'RE DONE!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 39.6, Sodium 772.1, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 11.7
THE BEST CHILI YOU WILL EVER TASTE
This is the best chili recipe I have ever tried. I'm not sure where the recipe originated, but it is amazing! Sometimes, I don't bother adding all four cans of the kidney beans and it still turns out wonderful. Once anyone tastes this chili, they will be begging for the recipe!! Enjoy!
Provided by AmandaAOates
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat oil.
- Cook onions, garlic and meat until brown.
- Add tomatoes, beer, coffee, tomato paste and beef broth.
- Add spices Stir in 2 cans of kidney beans and peppers.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- Add 2 remaining cans of kidney beans and simmer for another 30 minutes.
BEST EVER CAJUN CHILI
Got this recipe from my South Louisiana friend. We know it is not authentic cajun cuisine but we don't care. It is well-seasoned (and I don't mean hot), hearty, and delicious.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Meat
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, brown meat with onion, green pepper, and garlic.
- Meanwhile, in a blender, process beans with liquid until smooth.
- Drain fat from Dutch oven; add the beans and remaining ingredients.
- Simmer, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.5, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 476.7, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 9.2, Protein 36.4
BEST MIDWEST CHILI YOU'LL EVER EAT * NO NOODLES OR KIDNEY BEANS
Nothing like going out on a limb with that title, right? :-) Made in the slow-cooker or a bean pot in the oven or in a pot on the stove-top, any way you prepare it---it comes out D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S! (Not that I'm biased!)
Provided by Debber
Categories Deer
Time 4h15m
Yield 1 slow-cooker, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Fry ground meat; as it finishes, add the onion and sauté together.
- While that is working, open all the cans and dump into slow-cooker; add the seasonings; stir to mix.
- When meat is browned and onions are transparent or golden brown, add the green pepper, cook 1-2 more minutes; then add to the bean mixture; mix well.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours; medium for 4-6; low for 6-8 hours.
- Serve with corn/tortilla chips in bottom of bowl, chili next, and cheese sprinkled over the top; onions & sour cream optional.
- NOTE: This is actually even BETTER as leftovers!
BEST EVER CHUNKY CHILI
This is the best homemade chili recipe ever. A real crowd pleaser; I'll be making enough, in a BIGGER pressure cooker tomorrow, for a "potato bar" party for 65, which inspired me to share the family-sized recipe here (leftovers are wonderful!).
Provided by Sharon Anne
Categories Beans
Time 2h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cover beans with water and bring to a boil; set aside to soak at least 1 hour. Rinse, discarding bean water and recover beans with more water by 2-inches. Season and pressure cook, see tips (or soak overnight, then season and cook for 60-90 min, adding water as necessary).
- Tips: Bring a 5 qt pressure cooker up to 15 lb pressure (PSI, 2nd ring for 2nd generation cookers). Cook 15 minutes @ sea level (adding 1 minute per 1000 ft in altitude) or consult the Ball Blue Book.
- Softening Beans: NEVER add acidic foods (such as tomato products, lemon juice or vinegar) BEFORE the beans are fully softened.
- In a 2nd large stock pot, brown the meat and veggies, add remaining ingredients and softened beans, simmer uncovered 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.6, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 839.6, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 19, Protein 13.6
BEST CHILI EVER RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: jalapeño, red bell pepper, yellow onion, ground beef, garlic, bone broth, canola oil, unflavored tomato sauce, water, stewed tomato, honey, cumin, chili powder, oregano, smoked paprika, McCormick® Chili Seasoning, salt and pepper, corn, black beans
Provided by Marina Aria
Categories Lunch
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook down onions & bell pepper in canola oil. Then, add finely minced jalapeno and garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add seasonings, bone broth, corn, tomatoes, and beans and cook until fragrant.
- Add cooked ground beef & water.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1-2 hours uncovered.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 9 grams
BEST EVER HOMEMADE CHILI POWDER
This homemade chili powder is much fresher than what you get in the store (unless you live in New Mexico or Mexico). At my house, this chili powder would only make enough to put in one batch of chili!
Provided by wildheart
Categories Tex Mex
Time 2m
Yield 1-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together.
- This keeps for months on the pantry shelf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 176.9, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 4.2
BEST EVER HOMEMADE CHILI
This recipe is a combination of 2 recipes and it's Delicious. Not too HOT and Not too MILD. Just right for a real Chili LOVER! Great on a COLD winter Day!
Provided by Donna Luckadoo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the ground chuck, onions, & pepper until done.
- Add spices to the mixture and mix well.
- Place in a LARGE Soup kettle and add the Beans, Tomatoes and Sauce. Stir, then add the rest of the ingredients.
- Cook on LOW to MED heat (no higher) for around 20 minutes, making sure you stir the bottom. (Beans may stick).
- Serve with Mexican Cornbread or Crackers.
- Enjoy!
BEST CHILI EVER
This is the beat Chili. I make it on cold nights and it is so yummy.Everyone wants the recipe when they taste this.
Provided by Janet Sa
Categories Chili
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. 1. brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat;drain off fat
- 2. using fork, crumble the cooked beef into pea sized pieces
- 3. Makes about 12 servings
- 4. In a large pot, combine the beef plus all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer over low heat. cook,stirring every 15 min for 2-3 hrs
- 5. TIDBITS: for spicier chili, add 1/2 tea. more black pepper. for much spicier add 1/2 tea. black pepper and tablespoon of cayenne pepper. and for a real stomach stinger,add 5 or 6 jalapeno pepper to the pot. Leftovers can be frozen for several months
THE BEST CHILI I EVER ATE
Make and share this The Best Chili I Ever Ate recipe from Food.com.
Provided by jefranck7433
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Brown ground meat in oil.
- Place in large pot.
- Add onion, tomatoes, tomato juice, beans, kidney beans, salt, garlic, chili powder, and red pepper.
- Cook on medium heat for 30 minutes, and stir occasionally.
- In a separate bowl combine cream corn, corn muffin mix, milk and sugar.
- Pour chili in deep 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheese on top.
- Pour the cornmeal mixture evenly over top of chili.
- Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 35 minutes, or until cornbread on top is golden brown.
WENDY RICHARD'S CHILI RECIPE - THE BEST CHILI EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Are you ready for the BEST CHILI you've ever had? Only made this because I am a HUGE fan of Wendy Richard (MBE) who played "Miss Brahms" on "Are You Being Served" and she also played Pauline Fowler on "EastEnders". She recently passed away and printed her famous chili recipe on the back of her funeral program. (You can see a photo of that in here! Check out the photos for this recipe) I've had chili all over Texas and the South - I even made both recipes from "Throwdown with Bobby Flay" (both were VERY good) but I will tell you - hands down - THIS WOMAN'S RECIPE IS THE BEST CHILI I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY WHOLE LIFE! And when I say "THE BEST" I mean: "I am SO STUFFED I might explode - but I can't STOP eating this chili because it tastes so AMAZING". Ok? I tried to put it in the freezer - and ended up taking it out 10 minutes later and eating it again. Today I had it for breakfast on eggs, and lunch and dinner! Can't wait to have more tomorrow! I'm NOT sharing this batch with ANYONE! But I will share the recipe! VERY URGENT/IMPORTANT: THE WHOLE SECRET OF THE RECIPE IS IN THE SCHWARTZ BRAND CHILI MIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Use any other brand and it will only be a 2-3 star recipe! If you are in the USA the "Schwartz" brand chili mix in this recipe can be ordered online from www.Distantbrits.co.uk or any other British food sites. PLEASE ONLY use "Schwartz" brand if you want this to come out a 5 STAR recipe- if you use any other brand, like "El Paso", "Chichi's" "Ortega" or "McCormicks" it will be disappointing because those 4 brands I just named are nothing but salt and chemicals with very little spices. I HAVE MADE THIS RECIPE WITH THOSE 4 OTHER BRANDS, JUST TO COMPARE -WHICH IS HOW I KNOW, IF YOU USE ANYTHING BUT SCHWARTZ - IT'S GOING TO BE A DISAPPOINTMENT. PLEASE TRUST ME - IT'S SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WORTH IT TO SEND AWAY FOR THE SCHWARTZ BRAND, YOU CAN GET THE SCHWARTZ CHILI MIX IN 2 DIFFERENT HEATS: MEDIUM/MILD AND HOT. I PROMISE YOU - IF YOU ORDER THE SCHWARTZ AND DON'T THINK THIS WAS A 5 STAR CHILI - SEND ME AN EMAIL AND I'LL PAY YOU BACK FOR THE COST OF BUYING THE SCHWARTZ. OK? If you can't find the British "Schwartz" brand, send the lady at distantbrits.co.uk an email requesting it. Tell her which kind of heat you want., "McCormicks" brand in the USA is very disappointing - even the "hot", it's not spicy and the taste really is missing something important. I even tried adding more cumin, and fresh Jalepeno's but McCormicks - it's just NOT AS GOOD as Schwartz, so - if using McCormick's- please know - you've been forwarned: it's not going to be a 5 star chili. If you're in the UK - you should have no problem finding this product. ALSO - careful when ordered because the recipe calls for 4 Schwartz chili. That means chili MIX - NOT 4 bottles of chili powder!!!! (I say be careful because Schwartz also makes chili powder, and you don't need 4 bottles of chili POWDER for this LOL!) I used the HOT Chili Mix, but Wendy specifed "Mild". Get whatever heat you are comfortable with. Be FOREWARNED: If ordering the "Hot" - just because it's from England doesn't mean it's not as hot as you think. While it is the most delish chili mix, It is 5 ALARM Texas hot!!!!! And this is coming from a gal who drinks "Franks Red Hot" straight out of the bottle whenever I have a craving! The mild is "mild" and also extremely delish. Menier's Chocolate is VERY hard to find if you live in the USA. I could only find 1 place online that sells it (Distantbrits.co.uk) Otherwise, use a VERY DARK (Swiss is preffered). When you open the Menier - the actual chocolate says "Nestle", so I guess you could get bittersweet or semi-sweet Nestle. Just don't use Hershey (ugh!) When it smells ready - eat it. You don't HAVE to simmer for 3 hours, as directed by Wendy. (Personally, I couldn't wait that long, it smelled too good) It even tastes amazing room temp hours later! I promise you - if you make this recipe EXACTLY as is - with NO SUBSTITUTIONS ON THE CHILI MIX (you CAN make substitutions on the chocolate)- Your tastebuds will think you've died and gone to heaven. I can see why Wendy would leave such a fantastic Chili recipe on the back of her funeral program - people were probably begging her for years for this recipe. When I make this for the next Texas chili cook-off - this WILL win 1st place - and I will give Wendy Richard all the credit since it is her recipe. Huh! Who'd have thunk the best recipe for Chili would come from ENGLAND!?????!!!!!! R.I.P. Wendy - and I thank YOU for all the years you've made me laugh and cry and for the gift of this AMAZING Chili recipe! I will be entering it into contests in your memory! I also hope all the people here will make this and enjoy it and it becomes a family favorite!
Provided by BBCFan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- From Wendy Richard herself:.
- Fry onions in little olive oil with crushed garlic.
- Add meat together with all seasonings.
- Add rest of veg, together with made-up chicken stock. (there should be enough to cover).
- Add chocolate and tomato paste.
- Gently simmer for about three hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with boiled rice or pasta.
- Grated cheese is also a good addition, sprinkled over the top.
- The dish freezes well & gains in strength of flavour.
- I Thank You W.R. (MBE).
- Here is the link to the touching tribute to Wendy in the "Guardian" along with a copy of this recipe: http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/tvandradioblog/2009/mar/10/wendy-richards-chilli-recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.5, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 44.3, Sodium 222.7, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 20.9
THE BEST CHILI YOU WILL EVER EAT - DEE DEE'S
Check out the secret ingredient in this chili! Several years ago I won a chili cook-off sponsored by the technology dept of the bank I was working for. This fun event was for a tailgate party we had prior to a Auburn/Alabama football game. I later found a recipe that was very appealing and I combined the 2 recipes and came up...
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Chili
Time 7h25m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. Gather your ingredients.
- 2. In a large skillet, brown and drain your beef and pork.
- 3. Add onions, bell peppers, and green chiles. Cook until onions and peppers are tender.
- 4. Transfer to a large stock pot.
- 5. Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT the beans and tomato paste. Cook over a low to medium heat, just below a boil, for 6 to 8 hours, uncovered. In the last hour; add beans and tomato paste. NOTE: about 2 quarts of liquid cooks out of this and thickens the chili.
- 6. Serve with sliced jalapenos, chopped green onions, sour cream, shredded cheese, rice and https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/diane-smith/sweet-mexican-cornbread-dee-dees/other-bread. Happy Eating!
BEST CHILI EVER!
Steps:
- First brown beef in skillet and add chili seasoning packets and half cup of water, when meat is brown and water has boiled off, drain fat and add to crock pot. next put chili con carne block in the skillet and heat until thick chili consistency. Add to crockpot. Add 2 cans of chili beans, juice and all, 2 cans of kidney beans juice and all, and 2 cans of pinto beans juice and all. Cut up onions and bell peppers into little squares and add to crockpot. Next add two small cans of diced green chilis, and two cans of diced tomatoes. Next add all the spices, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. I then add either crystal hot sauce, tobasco, or any other flavorful hot sauce. I add a half of bottle for extreme heat.
Tips:
- Use a variety of beans. This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different chili powders. There are many different types of chili powders available, each with its own unique flavor. Try a few different kinds to see what you like best.
- Add some heat. If you like your chili spicy, add some chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper. You can also use a hot chili powder.
- Don't overcook the chili. Chili is best when it is simmered for a long time, but don't let it boil. Boiling will make the chili tough and chewy.
- Serve chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include cheese, sour cream, onions, and avocado.
Conclusion:
No matter how you make it, chili is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these chili recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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