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Cold weather calls for a big pot of chili! We’ve gathered our best chili recipes in one place—from classic beef chili and smoky brisket chili to creamy white chicken chili and our viral Instant Pot favorite.
I get people stopping me at the store or texting me all the time saying:
“My husband makes your Instant Pot Chili for his work chili cookoff every year, and has never lost!! He’s officially 6-0!!”
Whether it’s a busy weeknight, game day or a chili cookoff, there’s a chili here for you. Grab the cornbread and all the toppings. Let’s make chili!
Which Chili Recipe Should I Make?
| If You Want… | Make This Chili | Best Feature |
|---|---|---|
| The reader favorite | Instant Pot Chili | Viral, award-winning and packed with flavor |
| A classic bowl of chili | Best Chili Recipe | Traditional beef-and-bean chili |
| Something creamy | White Chicken Chili | Creamy, hearty and chicken-based |
| Big smoky flavor | Smoked Brisket Chili | Smoky brisket + perfect for game day |
| A lighter option | Instant Pot Turkey Chili | Ground turkey + quick Instant Pot method |
| Taco night in a bowl | Taco Chili | Taco flavors + easy Instant Pot dinner |
| Something different | Italian Style Beef Chili | Italian-inspired twist on beef chili |
| Cheesy Tex-Mex flavor | Enchilada Chili | Beefy, cheesy and enchilada-inspired |
| An easy slow cooker dinner | Turkey Taco Chili | Ground turkey + hands-off cooking |
| A meatless option | Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili | Hearty and satisfying without meat |
Award Winning Instant Pot Chili
Our viral reader favorite! This award-winning beef chili is rich, hearty and packed with deep flavor that tastes like it simmered all day.
Best Chili Recipe
A classic, hearty chili loaded with beef, beans and bold flavor—the kind of recipe you make again and again.
White Chicken Chili
Creamy, hearty and packed with tender chicken and beans for a totally different take on classic chili.
Smoked Brisket Chili
Smoky, meaty chili loaded with tender brisket and big barbecue flavor. Perfect for game day!
Instant Pot Turkey Chili
A lighter chili made with ground turkey that’s still hearty, flavorful and incredibly satisfying.
Taco Chili
Everything you love about tacos turned into a hearty bowl of chili—and the Instant Pot makes it easy.
Italian Style Beef Chili
Classic beef chili gets an Italian-inspired twist for a rich, hearty dinner that’s a little different from the usual.
Enchilada Chili
Beefy, cheesy chili loaded with enchilada-inspired flavor for the ultimate Tex-Mex comfort food.
Turkey Taco Chili
A hearty turkey chili with taco-inspired flavors that comes together easily in the slow cooker.
Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili
No meat needed! This hearty vegetarian chili is packed with beans, vegetables and bold flavor.
What Goes Well with Chili?
Best Toppings for Chili
The toppings might be the best part of chili night! Set out a few favorites and let everyone build their own bowl:
- Shredded Cheese: Cheddar, Monterey Jack or pepper jack.
- Sour Cream: Adds a cool, creamy contrast.
- Green Onions: Fresh flavor and a little crunch.
- Avocado: Creamy and especially good with taco or enchilada chili.
- Jalapeños: Fresh or pickled for extra heat.
- Cilantro: Perfect for Tex-Mex-style chilis.
- Tortilla Chips or Fritos: Adds the best salty crunch.
- Diced Onion: Red or white onion both work.
- Lime Wedges: A squeeze of lime brightens up a rich bowl of chili.
Our favorite combo: Cheese, sour cream, green onions and plenty of crunchy chips!
Whether you’re craving classic beef chili, creamy white chicken chili, smoky brisket chili or a quick Instant Pot dinner, there’s a chili recipe here for every kind of chili night.
Pile on your favorite toppings, whip up a batch of cornbread and dig in! And if you don’t know where to start, make our viral Award Winning Instant Pot Chili first. There’s a reason readers keep coming back to it!
