5 Easy Chili Recipes That Will Never Get Old

 

1. Boilermaker Tailgate Chili

A classic, beefy, tomato-based chili with both ground chuck and Italian sausage.

Ingredients:

• Ground beef chuck

• Italian sausage

• Onion

• Bell pepper

• Jalapeño peppers

• Garlic

• Canned diced tomatoes

• Tomato paste

• Beef broth

• Canned kidney beans (drained)

• Chili powder

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and bell pepper until the meat is browned and the vegetables are soft. Drain any excess fat.

2. Stir in the jalapeños and garlic, cooking for one minute more.

3. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and kidney beans. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper.

4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least an hour, stirring occasionally.

2. Slow Cooker Buffalo White Chicken Chili

A creamy, spicy white chili made easy in the slow cooker.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breasts or thighs

• Canned green chiles

• Canned white beans (such as Great Northern or Cannellini)

• Chicken broth

• Onion

• Garlic

• Buffalo wing sauce

• Cream cheese

• Spices (like cumin, oregano)

Instructions:

1. Place chicken, green chiles, white beans, chicken broth, onion, and garlic into a slow cooker.

2. Season with your desired spices and a generous splash of buffalo sauce.

3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

4. About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken in the pot and stir in the cream cheese until melted and creamy.

3. Texas Chili

A rich, smoky chili focused on tender beef and a paste made from dried chiles.

Ingredients:

• Beef chuck (cut into chunks)

• Dried chiles (such as ancho, guajillo, or pasilla)

• Onion

• Garlic

• Beef broth

• Spices (like cumin, oregano)

• Salt

Instructions:

1. Toast the dried chiles in a dry skillet, then remove stems and seeds. Soak them in hot water until softened, then blend into a smooth paste.

2. In a large Dutch oven, brown the beef chunks in batches. Set aside.

3. In the same pot, sauté the onion until soft. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.

4. Return the beef to the pot. Add the chile paste, beef broth, and spices.

5. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the beef is extremely tender.

4. Patrick Mahomes' Green Turkey Chili

A fun, zesty twist on chili featuring ground turkey and green enchilada sauce.

Ingredients:

• Ground turkey

• Canned green enchilada sauce

• Canned cannellini beans (drained)

• Onion

• Poblano pepper

• Spices (like cumin, chili powder)

• Toppings: pickled onions, fresh cilantro

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, cook the ground turkey and onion until the turkey is no longer pink.

2. Add the diced poblano pepper and cook for a few more minutes until softened.

3. Stir in the green enchilada sauce, cannellini beans, and spices.

4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

5. Serve with toppings like pickled onions and fresh cilantro.

5. The Best Vegetarian Chili

A hearty, healthy vegetable chili that uses a can of refried beans for a creamy texture.

Ingredients:

• Onion

• Bell peppers

• Carrots

• Celery

• Garlic

• Canned diced tomatoes

• Canned kidney beans (drained)

• Canned black beans (drained)

• Canned vegetarian refried beans

• Vegetable broth

• Chili powder, cumin, paprika

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, sauté onion, bell peppers, carrots, and celery until softened.

2. Add the garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.

3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, vegetable broth, and spices.

4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

5. Stir in the can of refried beans until fully incorporated, and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the chili is thick and creamy.