252 chili con carne recipes

Black and white bean vegetable chili simmers black beans, great northern beans, corn, potato, and green chiles in a quick cumin broth. A 45-minute meatless chili finished with cilantro and lime.

Reno Red competition-style chili with coarse-ground beef, dried red chiles, cumin, oregano brewed in beer, and masa flour. No beans, all meat, pure heat.

This dish is great for preparing in advance and freezing.

Tender cactus shoots (nopales) simmered in a smoky homemade chili sauce with garlic and onion. A bold Mexican-inspired side dish that pairs beautifully with beef, chicken, or fish.

Mexican meatballs (albondigas) made with three meats, corn tortillas soaked in milk, cumin, and oregano, simmered in red chili sauce and beef broth. A traditional Southwestern appetizer or main dish.

Big-batch weekend chili that feeds 30 to 40 people, slow-simmered for 6 hours with ground beef, kidney beans, Rotel tomatoes, and bold spices. The ultimate game day or potluck crowd-pleaser.

Creamy kidney bean dip spiked with green chilis, red pepper flakes, garlic, and melted cheddar cheese. Serve warm with tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing party appetizer.

Poultry chili with chicken or turkey, kidney beans, tomato concasse, and a bold spice blend of cumin, sage, thyme, and red pepper flakes simmered low and slow. A lighter take on classic chili.

Jalapeno chicken white chili goes creamy, built on a roux-and-cream base loaded with chicken, great northern beans, and corn. Fresh and pickled jalapenos bring double the heat. Top with Jack cheese.

This recipe is easy to scale down. A filling, tasty yet wholesome one pot meal that's perfect for busy week days.

Ground beef browns with onions, then simmers all day in the slow cooker with kidney beans, lima beans, stewed tomatoes, and creamed corn spiked with chili powder for a stick-to-your-ribs winter soup.

The crock pot was scrapped clean. Best rating I could have gotten. Everyone raved at how good it was.

This is an excellent recipe, low in fat and full of fibre.

Pork chili with pinto beans, blended tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and garlic served over beans with corn tortillas. A New Mexican-style chile that skips the ground beef for tender cubed pork simmered in a simple red sauce.

Texas Red Chili loaded with cubed beef, pork, and veal simmered three hours in chili powder and cumin. No beans, no tomatoes, just meat and heat the Lone Star way.

Straightforward ground beef chili with onions, tomato sauce, diced bell peppers, and chili powder thickened with cornmeal during the final 15 minutes of simmering.