10 Hearty Homemade Chili Recipes

Whether you need to serve a crowd for game day or a dinner idea for a regular Tuesday night, there’s nothing more comforting on a cold day than a hearty bowl of homemade chili. So, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite chili recipes for you to try.

This list includes chili recipes for everyone, including beef chili, pork chili, chicken chili, and even a meat-free recipe. Whether they simmer on the stove, bubble in the slow cooker, or cook in less than an hour, I know there are many of these recipes you’ll want to try. Click the links in this list to jump ahead—I hope you find some new recipes!

Chile Colorado

Chile colorado is a chili dish with pork, dried chiles, and other simple ingredients. I love it because you can make it spicy or mild, depending on the kind of dried chiles you use. I like to serve it with sliced avocados and cilantro on top with flour tortillas on the side. You can also spoon it over rice.

Three Bean Chili

Three-bean chili is a super easy recipe that only takes 10 minutes to prep! It combines pinto beans, black beans, kidney beans, and a few other pantry ingredients for a low-fuss vegetarian chili that’s ready in about an hour. It’s a great make-ahead chili recipe – store it in the refrigerator or freezer for easy meals during the week.

Poblano Chicken Chili

This white chicken chili has roasted poblano peppers, kidney beans, and tender chicken in every bite. It’s thickened with masa harina, which gives it a subtle corn flavor, and it has the best silky-smooth texture thanks to some cream cheese that’s mixed in. Top each serving with pepper jack cheese, chopped cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips for the finishing touch.

Texas Chili

Texas chili is a no-tomato and no-bean chili recipe with a deeply savory flavor. It combines chile peppers, chipotle peppers, beer, and chuck roast for a hearty bowl of chili that is the best way to warm up on a cold day.

Slow Cooker Tomatillo-Pork Chili

This slow-cooker pork chili is made with tender pork loin, tomatillos, and roasted poblano peppers. The tomatillos give the chili a bright flavor that goes perfectly with the roasted peppers and juicy pork. If you’re looking for a creative chili recipe, you have to give this one a try.

Black Bean Chili

This black bean chili starts with bacon, followed by bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, black beans, and diced green chile. It is then simmered on the stove until it thickens. Ladle it into big bowls and add your favorite toppings. It’s a delicious bowl of bean chili goodness.

Red Chicken Chili

This warm and cozy red chicken chili is ready in about an hour. I like to simmer whole chicken breasts in the chili for the best juicy chicken. Once cooked, you can shred or dice the chicken and add it back so every spoonful has tender chicken bites. It’s a great recipe for meal prep if you want easy meals in the refrigerator or freezer.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

This crockpot turkey chili is so easy, so hands-off, and so delicious. A mixture of ground turkey, chili seasonings, veggies, and some jalapenos for a spicy kick simmers for hours, so when the inevitable dinner hour rolls around, you have a hearty dinner ready to go. Just ladle it up, add your favorite toppings, and dig in.

Ground Beef Chili

This easy ground beef chili is hearty and comforting. It’s made with beef, two kinds of beans, veggies, and spices. Top it with your favorite garnishes, like cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions, for a cozy cold-weather dinner!

If you’re craving chili, I hope you try some of these recipes! Don’t forget to leave a comment with your star rating once you have tried them. Enjoy!

Happy cooking,