89 kidney beans chili recipes

A hearty vegetarian chili loaded with chickpeas, kidney beans, and sweet corn, simmered with tomatoes, carrots, green pepper, and jalapeno. A satisfying, meat-free one-pot dinner that even chili skeptics love.

A simple crockpot recipe that will help you make a savory chili that tastes amazing with a crusty bread.

Hearty ground beef chili built on tomato juice, two cans of kidney beans, and a generous five tablespoons of chili powder. A weeknight one-pot dinner with serious depth from a long simmer.

Amigos chili packs ground beef, kidney beans, sweet corn, and crushed tomatoes into a one-pot weeknight chili. A heavy hand with chili powder and cumin builds the smoky backbone, finished with fresh cilantro.

Mayan chili simmers ground beef with green chilies, kidney beans, sweet corn, and a splash of tequila for a smoky, slightly boozy spin on classic chili night.

Curry-spiked chili with ground beef, kidney beans, and a generous shower of sharp cheddar. A 30-minute weeknight pot that crosses Tex-Mex with Indian warmth.

Budget turkey chili: lean ground turkey, kidney beans, tomato paste, and pantry spices simmered into a thick, no-fat-fry chili. High-protein, wallet-friendly weeknight dinner.

Serve with sour cream, chopped green onions, grated sharp Cheddar and crushed red pepper flakes alongside.

Weeknight ground beef chili built on a sneaky shortcut: a can of French onion soup blended smooth and mashed into the meat. Kidney beans, tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin do the rest. One pot, no chopping.

Curried beef and kidney bean chili topped with sharp cheddar and fresh scallions. The unexpected curry powder addition transforms a basic chili into something with serious depth and global flavor.

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

Slow-cooker chili with ground beef, red kidney beans, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, and a generous shake of chili powder. Set it in the morning, eat by dinner. Hands-off weeknight comfort.

A succulent crockpot dish that is made with beef and kidney beans.

Mom's chili stacks beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and a quiet blend of cumin, oregano, and basil into a slow-simmered family-style pot. Old-school weeknight chili with a long-simmer payoff.

Remember the Alamo Chili: a hearty Texas-style ground beef chili built on fresh hot chilies, garlic, cumin and citrusy Mexican oregano in a rich tomato base. Add beans if you must, and finish with a cool spoonful of sour cream.

Loaded chili built on three meats, ground beef, hot Italian sausage, and smoked sausage, with kidney beans, a layered hit of serrano and habanero heat, and a splash of red wine. Thickened with cornmeal and tastes even better the next day.