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. Good food isn’t always expensive food.
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2. Kelli’s Classic Beef Chili for The Kitchn
This recipe is dependable and routine, without missing any signature flavor we all come crawling back for. A sure to be staple in houses everywhere.
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3. Tobi’s Easy Homemade Chili for AllRecipes
This is the single best leftover I’ve ever had. It’s incredible on the first go – decadent, complex, and satisfying. But letting it sit makes for the best leftovers you can have throughout the week.
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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. What more could you ask for? Arguably the best on the list to make in bulk for anything you need to show up with food for.
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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. It’s a simple ingredient list, with simple instructions. Customize to your liking always, but a great base if left alone.
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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. Just be prepared to not have any leftovers to take home.
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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. Go crazy _ sour cream, avacado, chips all crushed up. Dare we even add cornbread?
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8. J. Kenji Lopez’s Best Chili Ever for Serious Eats
The fanciest pick, arguably. But worth it. A great wow factor for the first at home date night, or when things are just getting bland in your meal plan.
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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. Another glowing example of dietary restrictions shouldn’t and don’t have to disqualify you from great tasting food.
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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. Don’t miss out on all of that great flavor, just because meat products aren’t an option.
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11. Ali’s Classic Chili for NYT Cooking
An all time classic and favorite. You can’t go wrong. Easy to integrate into every week, and customizable so you don;t get bored.