Chili

Our 33 Best Chili Recipes

Because a big bowl of hearty chili is always warming and satisfying.
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  • A bowl of black bean chili with sour cream cheese and cilantro.
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    Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

    This simple, filling bowl of chili comes together in about 25 minutes, and freezes exceptionally well—making for even quicker meals down the road.

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  • Ground turkey with kidney beans and diced tomatoes in a bowl topped with sour cream avocados slices cilantro lime wedges...
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    Simple Turkey Chili With All the Toppings

    Having a dependable turkey chili recipe in your culinary repertoire means that a hearty, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner is never far from reach.

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  • A bowl of white chicken chili topped with tortilla strips cilantro avocado and sour cream.
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    White Chicken Chili

    Whether you call this dish a chili or hearty chicken and bean stew, it's definitely a winner.

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  • A bowl of vegan chili made with bulgur and beans topped with avocado and cilantro.
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    Vegan Chili

    Our best vegan chili recipe is flavored with lots of spice and both fresh tomatoes and tomato sauce—and gets extra heft from a bit of bulgur.

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  • A grey bowl filled with slowcooker green chicken chili.
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    Slow-Cooker Green Chicken Chili

    This remarkably easy chili is not your average "bowl of red." Instead, a mix of chicken, sweet potatoes, tomatillo salsa, and pinto beans—plus near effortless prep—gives you a flavorful and satisfying "bowl of green."

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    Instant Pot Beef and Sweet Potato Chili

    Sweet potatoes almost melt as they cook under pressure in the Instant Pot, lending a silky texture and sweet flavor to this harissa-spiced chili.

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  • Photo of a threebean chili in a shallow grey bowl topped with tortilla strips.
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    Vegetarian Three-Bean Chili

    With the help of a few pantry staples, you can get all the flavors of slow-simmered chili in just 30 minutes.

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  • Two bowls of whitebean chili topped with sour cream and chopped cilantro a bowl of cornbread off to the side.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
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    Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili

    For easy, hands-off dinner prep, throw the ingredients for this hearty chili into your slow cooker.

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  • Spaghetti squash with turkey chili on a plate with a fork.
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    Spiced Turkey Chili with Spaghetti Squash

    Spiced with cinnamon, allspice, and cocoa powder, this warming bean and turkey chili pairs perfectly with the sweet fall flavor of roasted spaghetti squash in this naturally gluten-free dinner.

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    Pork Chile Verde with Red Chile Salsa

    Mild green Hatch chiles and tangy tomatillos balance the rich slow-cooked pork in this New Mexican favorite. To up the regional cred, serve it "Christmas" style—with a garnish of red chile salsa.

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    Our Favorite Texas Beef Chili

    You won't find a bean in sight in this chili—that's what makes this beefy bowl truly Texan.

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    Beef Chili

    Skip that dusty bottle of chili powder. Instead, soak and purée whole dried chiles to stir into this authentic Texas beef stew.

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Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
A spicy-funky upgrade for lettuce cups, sandwiches, and more.
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Elegant enough for a dinner party centerpiece, sturdy enough to take the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
Korean Street Toast Breakfast Sandwich
Korean Street Toast Breakfast Sandwich
Veggie-packed eggs, gooey cheese, and don't skip the sprinkle of sugar.
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
Riff on the lunchbox staple. Mayo-haters deserve tuna, too.
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
An immediately familiar and comforting dish from Agnes and Sherman in Houston.
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The Most-Saved Recipes on Bon Appétit This Week
Like crispy gnocchi caprese and raspberry—brown butter skillet cake.
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Apple pie in doughnut hole form? We’re in love.
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
A cool, custardy treat for the hottest days and beyond.
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
So much more affordable than ordering from those fast casual salad chains.
Giant Garlic Knot
Giant Garlic Knot
This savory babka is braided with a whole head of garlic, fresh parsley, and salty Parmesan.
Mora Picosa
Mora Picosa
This spicy blackberry margarita gets its heat from a chile de árbol, shaken with fresh berries and a sprig of mint.
Spicy Celery Margarita
Spicy Celery Margarita
Fresh celery juice gives this margarita a savory, vegetal edge and makes it exceptionally refreshing.