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28 Warm-You-Up Chili Recipes

A simmering pot of chili is sure to warm up your kitchen—and your family—on a cold day. Our recipes range from mild to five-alarm (REALLY hot!).

Colossal Chili [1]

Long, slow simmering melds flavors in this recipe from the Spice House in Evanston, Illinois.

Colossal Chili [2]

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Pumpkin Chili [5]

Pumpkin Chili

This recipe, submitted by Melanie Madore of Ashland, Missouri, was a finalist in our recipe contest. Unlike many pumpkin chilis, what sets this one apart is using cubed pumpkin (or butternut squash) rather than canned.

Pumpkin Chili [6]

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Chicken Chili [9]

Short on time? Move the slow-cooker setting for this mild white chili recipe to high. If you like, serve in store-bought bread bowls.

Chicken Chili [10]

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Chipotle Black-Bean Chili [13]

Chipotle Black-Bean Chili

This chili is great for tucking into your slow cooker in the morning, so you can come home to a warm winter dinner. Omit the meat if you'd prefer a hearty meatless main dish. If you like, add chopped avocado or shredded cheese as toppers before serving.

Chipotle Black-Bean Chili recipe [14]

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Apple Harvest Chili [17]

Apple Harvest Chili

Fresh apple, dried fruit and cashews add color, sweetness and crunch to a ready-in-45 vegetarian chili. For a twist on the traditional toppers (and to hint what’s inside), garnish with apple slivers.

Apple Harvest Chili [18]

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Warm-Me-Up Chicken Chili [21]

Combine chicken, chopped vegetables and canned beans for a warm and comforting chili. This fall recipe gives variations for Slow Cooker Chicken Chili as well as a spicier Chipotle Chicken Chili.

Warm-Me-Up Chicken Chili [22]

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Cincinnati-Style Chili [25]

Locals spar over whether Skyline or Gold Star makes the better version (and whether the secret ingredients should be cinnamon, cocoa or allspice). Whichever, chili in the Queen City translates as a mild, meaty sauce served over spaghetti noodles and topped with shredded cheese.

Cincinnati-Style Chili [26]

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Harvest Chipotle Chili [29]

Sweet potatoes and apples hold their own with spicy chipotle chilies in this perfect sweet-heat balance. Does it take a lot of peeling and chopping? Yes. Is it worth it? Oh, yeah.

Harvest Chipotle Chili [30]

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Hearty Vegetarian Chili [33]

Hearty Vegetarian Chili

Many vegetarian chilies eat more like soups, but ours is built to satisfy a meat-lover. Bulgur wheat and mushrooms combine to mimic the texture and flavor of ground beef; chili powder, smoked paprika and chocolate stout lend deep, authentic flavor without a long simmer.

Hearty Vegetarian Chili [34]

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Mexican Winter Chili [37]

Mexican Winter Chili

Cook pork in a blend of cocoa powder, cumin, cinnamon, pumpkin and poblano pepper for a rich, hearty chili.

Mexican Winter Chili [38]

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Shredded Pork Posole [41]

Hominy is the signature ingredient in this traditional, chililike Mexican soup.

Shredded Pork Posole [42]

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Firehouse chili [45]

Three-Alarm Lansing Fire Chili recipe

Chili, a one-pot meal, is a dinner table staple at many Midwest firehouses. Three-Alarm Lansing Fire Chili comes from Lansing, Michigan's Fire Station 8. The recipe uses beef roast and pork sausage, plus a surprise ingredient: a chocolate bar. (If you prefer less spicy chili, omit the jalapeno pepper.)

Three-Alarm Lansing Fire Chili recipe [46]

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Cherry Chili [49]

It’s everything cherry at Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor, Michigan. Staffers put their tangy fruit salsa to good use in this white bean and chicken chili.

Cherry Chili [50]

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Two-Alarm Famous Chili [53]

Famous Chili recipe

This recipe has been passed down from firefighter to firefighter over the years at Fire Station 1 on Mulberry Street in Des Moines. The recipe we received, based on 8 pounds of ground beef, serves 15 to 20 people -- or 10 firefighters. We've trimmed it down to 2 pounds of beef, which should make 8 to 10 servings at your house. A firefighter describes this chili as "spicy without being too hot to hurt you."

Famous Chili recipe [54]

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Five-Alarm I.D.L.H. Chili [57]

I.D.L.H. Chili

Firefighters in Fort Wayne, Indiana, dig into this chili with care. The initials stand for "immediately dangerous to life and health." The chili includes three kinds of fresh chilies and four kinds of powdered chilies. For additional flavor, sear the sirloin steak on the grill first. Alter peppers and seasoning amounts for desired heat.

Another five-alarm recipe comes from firefighter Chris Muenks of the Jefferson County, Missouri, fire department.

I.D.L.H. Chili recipe [58]

Chris Muenks' Chili [59]

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Chicken Salsa Chili [62]

Chicken Salsa Chili

Our Test Kitchen created this quick and easy chicken chili, which takes just 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook. Serve with assorted toppers such as sour cream, low-fat yogurt, chopped red onions, shredded sharp cheddar cheese and chopped avocado.

Chicken Salsa Chili [63]

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Chili with macaroni [66]

Bryon Bensen's Chili

This recipe, from Bryon Bensen at the Eau Claire, Wisconsin, fire department, drew a two-alarm rating. It's served over macaroni and can be topped with sour cream, cheese and green onions -- and red pepper sauce, if you want to up the alarm rating even more.

Other firehouse recipes include Donovan's Code 3 Chili, a four-alarm specialty from Cincinnati; Thumbs-Up Chili, a three-alarm dinner from Rockford, Illinois; and United Way Cook-Off Chili, a four-alarm favorite from Minnesota's Duluth Fire Department.

Bryon Bensen's Chili [67]

Donovan's Code 3 Chili recipe [68]

Thumbs-Up Chili recipe [69]

United Way Cook-Off Chili recipe [70]

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White chili [73]

White chili typically combines chicken broth, navy beans or Great Northern beans, chicken and flavorings for a stew that tends to be milder than the beefy red chili recipes. You can still adjust the heat up or down, though, by using more or less chilies and red pepper.

Our White Surprise Chili (pictured) has been a favorite with readers for years. The Southwestern White Chili recipe uses canned instead of dried beans for a quicker-fixing chili.

White Surprise Chili recipe [74]

Southwestern White Chili recipe [75]

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Ground Beef and Salsa Chili [78]

Ground Beef and Salsa Chili

Ground Beef and Salsa Chili, from The Dakota Diner in Webster, South Dakota, can be on the table in 30 minutes or less. Match the pot of chili to your taste by the spiciness of the salsa you choose.

Ground Beef and Salsa Chili [79]

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New World Chili [82]

New World Chili

Pumpkin, dried cranberries, jalapeno peppers, and turkey add an unusual flavor twist to slow-simmering chili.

New World Chili [83]

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Winter Woods Chili [86]

Winter Woods Chili

The meat lovers in your family will love this chili, which combines beef and bacon. Mix a classic cheddar topper with fresh oregano for a new twist.

Winter Woods Chili [87]

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Pineapple Pork Chili [90]

Pineapple Pork Chili

This five-ingredient dinner, flavored by ground pork or beef and pineapple salsa, goes together in just 20 minutes.

Pineapple Pork Chili [91]

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Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili [94]

Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili

Crushed tortilla chips, stirred into the chili's base, give this dish a lusciously creamy texture. Put it together in just 20 minutes.

Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili [95]

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Two-Bean Chili with Avocado [98]

Two-Bean Chili with Avocado

Creamy avocado, fresh cilantro and bottled salsa brighten this chili recipe.

Two-Bean Chili with Avocado [99]

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Aunt Maude's Southwestern Turkey Chili [102]

Aunt Maude's Southwestern Turkey Chili

Pureed corn thickens the hearty mixture of beans, veggies and turkey. A tailgating crowd-pleaser. 

Aunt Maude's Southwestern Turkey Chili [103]

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Pork and Jalapeno Chili [106]

Pork and Jalapeno Chili recipe

This chili comes from the Firehouse Brewing Company in Rapid City, South Dakota. The chef adds chocolate to take the edge off the tangy tomato flavor. The chili won first place at the Black Hills Stock Show Chili Cook-Off.

A different version of pork-based stew is Fire and Ice Chili, which combines pineapple chunks with more traditional chili ingredients.

Pork and Jalapeno Chili recipe [107]

Fire and Ice Chili recipe [108]

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Zesty Black Bean Chili [111]

Zesty Black Bean Chili

Another quick-fix recipe, this chili uses a variety of canned or ready-to-eat ingredients, including salsa, black beans, vegetable juice and turkey kielbasa. Try serving it with Cumin-Cheddar Corn Bread and with Bananas a la Mexican for a complete, fast-and-easy meal.

Zesty Black Bean Chili recipe [112]

Cumin-Cheddar Corn Bread recipe [113]

Bananas a la Mexican recipe [114]

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Prizewinning Chilis [117]

Three-Bean Beauty Chili

When we asked for readers' best chili recipes, Midwest cooks submitted dozens. In our 9 favorites, innovative ingredients--whiskey, red wine, cocoa powder and molasses--work magic on the basics of meat, beans and, of course, chilies. Three-Bean Beauty chili, pictured, was one of the winners. Click below for the Three-Bean Beauty Chili recipe or the complete list of winners.

Three-Bean Beauty Chili [118]

9 Prizewinning Reader Chili Recipes [119]

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More great soup, stew and chili recipes [122]

Related Links: 
40 Family-Favorite Soups & Stews [123]
Hearty Slow-Cooker Soups, Stews & Chilies [124]
Simmering Soups and Stews [125]
Warm-You-Up Freezer Soups [126]
Midwest Soups State by State [127]
9 Prizewinning Reader Chili Recipes [128]
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