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15 Irresistible Chili Recipes To Spice Up Your Life

Written by Ella James
Health and Fitness Writer
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If you love cooking and spicy foods, then you came to the right place. Who doesn’t love a nice bowl of chili not only on cold winter days but all year round? What makes chili so awesome is that it is quite versatile and you can prepare it in many different ways. This article lists 15 recipes with chili that you’ll love to make.

1. Smoky black bean chili

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    If you’re too exhausted to cook but still want to eat something spicy and super delicious this is the ideal recipe for you. Smoky black bean chili requires ingredients you already have in your kitchen such as tomatoes, beans, onion, garlic, peppers etc. Besides its wonderful taste, the best thing about this recipe is that you’re done in 30 minutes. It’s perfect way to sit back and relax after work with a nice, quickly fixed, bowl of chili in your hands.

    2. Slow cooker sweet potato chili

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      Are you a fan of hearty comfort foods? If so, you’ll love this recipe. Sweet potato gives the healthy kick to this meal. Did you know sweet potatoes are considered superfood? Due to a variety of ingredients such as paprika, tomatoes, beef sirloin, beans, sweet potatoes, herbs and spices etc. it’s definitely worth it to dust off your slow cooker and enjoy wonderful tastes.

      3. Three bean chili

      Three bean chili
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        This is an easy but delicious recipe spiced up with jalapeno and cayenne peppers. A little bit of brown sugar perfectly tones down acidity of the tomatoes. The recipe features kidney beans, chickpeas, and back beans but you have the freedom to opt for different kinds of beans according to your liking. The best thing about this recipe is the toppings. Basically, besides sour cream, green onion, and cheese you can add toppings of your choice or things you already have in your kitchen. This easy meal is done in 40 minutes.

        4. Turkey mac ’n’ cheese chili

        Turkey mac ’n’ cheese chili
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          This recipe is a pure comfort in a bowl; it’s delicious and rich in proteins and fiber that fill you up for hours. In turn, you won’t crave unhealthy snacks and you already know how important high fiber diet is for your digestion. If you’re interested into making some unusual chili recipe, this one is right for you.

          5. 5-ingredient white chicken chili

          white chicken chilli
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            Most recipes with chili contain a lot of ingredients, even the easiest ones to make. This recipe is different. To make a yummy bowl of chili you need chicken broth, shredded chicken, salsa verde, beans, and ground cumin. Your meal is prepared in 15 minutes. It’s yet another chili recipe you can make when you want to eat something delicious but have no time or desire to spend too much time in the kitchen.

            6. Vegetarian beer chili

            Vegetarian beer chili
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              Vegetarian beer chili is flavorful and it will definitely spice up your life. Greek yogurt’s creamy texture balances the spiciness and adds to a vast palette of flavors you can find in the bowl of this chili. If you’re not a vegetarian, you can freely add meat to this recipe if you like.

              7. Smoked sausage chili

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                If you’re looking for a chili recipe that isn’t too spicy so your kids can eat it as well, this one will do. To make this deliciously simple recipe all you need is sausage, onion, bell pepper, beans, tomatoes, and chili powder of course. This recipe is perfect for the moments when you don’t have enough time to cook as it’s done in 30 minutes.

                8. Crock pot chicken chili

                Crock pot chicken chili
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                  Who doesn’t love chicken? It’s versatile enough to add it to different meals and it’s easy to prepare. Now, add to that carrots, celery, paprika, and tomatoes along with herbs and spices and you’re going to enjoy eating this delicious chili. You can also store it in the fridge for up to 3 days and have dinner ready for tomorrow.

                  9. Farro and quinoa sriracha chili

                  Farro and quinoa sriracha chili
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                    This is a vegetarian chili packed with high protein and fiber that even carnivores will love to eat. Mix tomatoes, beans, farro, quinoa, beer, and sugar in a pot and simmer for an hour. Once you’re done, sprinkle with scallions, sour cream or cheddar cheese.

                    10. No bean Hawaiian chili

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                      Are you on Paleo diet? Here’s the chili recipe you can make. To make this chili you need ground pork (or some other meat), coconut oil, pineapple, peppers, and a couple of other ingredients that you already have in your kitchen.

                      11. Lamb, butternut squash and white bean chili

                      Lamb butternut squash and white bean chili
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                        This fantastic chili is your go-to meal to lift your spirit up. It’s a perfect blend of flavors that balance each others out. For example, it’s slightly sweet, rich, saucy, with a hit on lip-tingling spice. Basically, this is a sort of chili that will make people who aren’t into spicy foods ask for more.

                        12. Smoky lentil and black bean chili

                        Smoky lentil and black bean chili
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                          Here’s a chili recipe that is perfect for vegans, but we promise vegetarians and carnivores will love it as well. It’s hearty, delicious, and sweet with a hint of lime. The chili represents a perfect combination of different flavors packed into one bowl.

                          13. Barbecue chili

                          Barbecue Chili
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                            This is one of the easiest recipes with chili you can make. Brown the ground beef, combine all ingredients in a pot, and let simmer.

                            14. Spiced chili with ground beef and red peppers

                            Spiced chili with ground beef and red peppers
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                              There are many reasons to make this chili. First, it doesn’t require too much work, it can be made in one pot on the stove meaning there won’t be pile of dishes you have to wash later and it’s versatile i.e. you can serve it with sour cream, green onions, as garnish over baked potatoes etc.

                              15. Jalapeno and black bean chili

                              Jalapeno and black bean chili
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                                This chili is spicy, has a variety of flavors and it’s very beefy. To make this chili you’ll need bacon, ribs, jalapenos, dark chocolate, and veggies, herbs, and spices. We can safely say this is a perfect chili for meat lovers.

                                Everyone loves chili and for a good reason, it’s filling, delicious, and easy to make. This article showed fifteen different chili recipes where vegans, vegetarians, carnivores will find something they like. Enjoy!

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