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Warm up with these 7 delicious chili recipes! They can be made ahead, making them perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing meal this time of year, chili checks all the boxes! You can make it ahead (in fact, it's better that way), it freezes beautifully, and it can be customized in all kinds of ways.
We love both more traditional versions, featuring beef and ground turkey, as well as more creative chili recipes, such as those with chicken and pumpkin. It's the perfect thing to have on hand for easy lunches and dinners. Give them a try! And let us know in the comments about your favorite!
Slow Roasted Short Rib Chili
Let the oven do the magic instead of messing up your stovetop! This delicious Slow Roasted Short Rib Chili (can also be made with chuck roast) is loaded with chunks of super tender beef and lots of healthy beans and veggies!
Hearty, Healthy White Bean Chicken Chili
This Hearty, Healthy White Bean Chicken Chili is bursting with fabulous flavor. We love that it's also loaded with fresh veggies and lean protein! A triple win!
The BEST Pumpkin Chili - with Ground Turkey and Italian Sausage
This delicious pumpkin chili with turkey, Italian sausage, and black beans is a fabulous crowd-pleaser. Perfect for game days, potlucks... any fall gathering of folks who enjoy good food!
The BEST Chili Con Carne (Low-Carb and Super Delish!)
A Texas-style chili with lots of flavorful ground beef and a plethora of healthy veggies, this Chili Con Carne is a delicious, make-ahead crowd-pleaser!
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Drawing on the flavor of classic Buffalo chicken wings, this chili is super easy, and loaded with delicious flavor!
Smoky Black Bean Turkey Chili
This hearty, healthy Black Bean Turkey Chili is loaded with veggies, black beans, lean ground turkey and lots of delicious South-of-the-Border flavor!
Hearty Healthy Chicken Black Bean Chili
This healthy, delicious Chicken Black Bean Chili, made with rotisserie chicken and lots of fresh veggies, is a perfect way to warm up a chilly day.
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I live in south Florida, where our temps are still in the high 80s - 90s. It’s still a bit warm for chili. All of the recipes look delicious. As soon as the temp dips below 80, I’m going to make chili.😁