33 simple chili recipes

Vegetarian bean soup with chili powder, lime juice, and soy sauce simmered until thick and served with yogurt. Simple, savory, and ready in 20 minutes.

Green chili sauce made from scratch with diced green chiles, garlic, onion, and a simple flour roux. Ready in 15 minutes for enchiladas, burritos, and smothered anything.

Chickpeas simmered in a slow-cooked Spanish sauce of bell peppers, green chili, tomatoes, garlic, and parsley. A simple, vibrant vegetarian dish ready in 45 minutes.

Baby lima beans simmered with Italian sausage, cumin seeds, and hot chili pepper in a simple brothy stew. A hearty one-pot meal with just a handful of bold ingredients.

Simple sauteed eggplant slices, salted to draw out moisture then pan-fried until soft and golden. A 3-ingredient vegetarian side with optional chili powder for heat.

Wok-fried tofu coated in a glossy, spicy sauce of chili paste, garlic, ginger, soy, and sesame oil. Quick Chinese-style vegetarian stir-fry that's bold and simple.

Traditional Mexican tortilla soup with fried tortilla strips simmered in a garlicky tomato broth with chili powder, topped with grated cheese. Simple, warming, and ready in 45 minutes.

Smoky roasted eggplant bharta with green chilies, onion, and fresh cilantro, finished with ghee. A simple vegetarian Indian side dish with bold, fire-roasted flavor in every bite.

Steamed corn pones are simple masa dough logs wrapped in softened corn husks and steamed until tender. A rustic Mexican-Southern US sidekick to beans, chili, or stews.

Bonchi is a quick Sri Lankan curried beans dish simmered in coconut milk with cumin, turmeric, curry leaves, and fresh chilies. A simple vegetarian side ready in 40 minutes.

Canned chili meets melted cheddar cheese spread and sour cream in this dead-simple rice topper. Five ingredients, one pot, and dinner is handled. The ultimate lazy night comfort meal.

Wild rice pilaf with parboiled white rice, hot chili peppers, sweet onion, and vegetable stock. A nutty, spicy side dish that doubles as a vegetarian main with simple add-ins.

Grilled marinated pork chops with lime juice, chili powder, and garlic, served with fresh salsa. A simple Southwestern-style pork chop recipe for the grill with a quick marinade and a cool topping.

House Park beans are Texas-style pinto beans slow-boiled with chili powder, garlic, and a touch of sugar. No soaking, no meat, just simple seasoned pintos cooked low and long.

Easy green chile sauce made with roasted green chili peppers, garlic, and a simple flour roux. Ready in 30 minutes, this versatile New Mexican staple goes on everything from enchiladas to eggs.

Chou-chou koot is a South Indian-style squash dish, tender chayote or winter squash cooked with turmeric, then finished with fresh coconut, green chili, and a fragrant tempered seasoning. A simple vegan side.