Whether it’s rolling around to that time to turn on Practical Magic, or summer festivals are approaching – chili is the answer.
This warm, comforting meal is a staple in every household, and if it’s not yet, it should be. Finding the one for you can be daunting. You’re up against familial pass downs full of nostalgia, preferences of everyone around you, bean deniers and defenders, the list goes on. To make the hunt for your chili a little easier, we’ve scoured and found the 11 best to get you started.
1. Holly’s Best Chilli Recipe for Spend With Pennies

Chili should be obtainable, easy, and reliable. And this one hits all of those marks, with flying colors.
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2. Kelli’s Classic Beef Chili for The Kitchn

This recipe is dependable and routine, with out missing any signature flavor we all come crawling back for.
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3. Tobi’s Easy Homemade Chili for AllRecipes

This is the single best leftover I’ve ever had.
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4. Sally’s Best Beef Chili for Simply Recipes

She’s simple, straight to the point, full of flavor, and delicious.
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5. Lauren’s Classic Chili Recipe for Delish

Warm and cozy, and perfect for weeknights where you just can’t be bothered.
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6. Lisa’s best Ever Chili Recipe for DownShiftology

Another perfect recipe to feed the masses – or your fridge. Easy to multiply for big gatherings when you need an easy wow factor.
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7. Ashley’s Best Homemade Chili for Baker By Nature

Load on the toppings – this is about to be a weekly staple.
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8. J. Kenji Lopez’s Best Chili Ever for Serious Eats

The fanciest pick, arguably. But worth it.
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9. Rainbow Plant Life’s Best Vegan Chili Ever

Chili is argiably the easiest thing to make vegetarian or vegan friendly. And this is proof.
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10. Nora’s Ultimate Vegan Chili for Nora Cooks

This hits every dietary restriction that’s common place in your group of pals. It’s just as hearty and warming and delicious, though.
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11. Ali’s Classic Chili for NYT Cooking

An all time classic and favorite. You can’t go wrong.