Chili is a hearty, comforting, and delicious meal that can easily be adapted to suit any taste. From classic homemade chili to chili seasoned with canned pumpkin or fresh pineapple, here are “10 Must-Make Unique & Delicious Chili Recipes” to enjoy all year long. No matter which chili recipe you choose, you can serve it as is, topped with your favorite chili toppings, spooned over rice or pasta, scooped up with tortilla or corn chips, or even alongside a perfectly melty grilled cheese sandwich for a delicious and comforting meal.
While working on this chili recipe round-up, I had a discussion with B.O.B. Bob about how shocked I was to discover that in all my years of sharing recipes, I had only shared eleven chili recipes. After so many years, I honestly thought that number would be higher. B.O.B. Bob disagreed. He seems to think that I don’t make chili nearly often enough. Who knew? So yeah, I guess you can expect to see more chili recipes in the near future. Until then though, make sure to check out these “10 Must-Make Unique & Delicious Chili Recipes.” And, if you’re wondering about that eleventh chili recipe, you can find it HERE. It’s definitely one that I’m thinking of making again because it was absolutely delicious and I would like to get some better photos of it.
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Apple & Honey Sweet Potato Turkey Chili
Are you looking for a new chili recipe that is packed with flavor and perfect for fall? Well then, this apple, honey, sweet potato, and turkey chili is just what you’re looking for. It’s a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, and just right for a blustery autumn day.
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If you’re a steak lover and a fan of chili, then you will absolutely adore this chocolate sirloin chili recipe. It’s a unique take on traditional chili, combining classic chili spices with a hint of chocolate. And, with four pounds of sirloin in this recipe, you can be sure that everyone will leave the table feeling satisfied. If you’re in the mood for a delicious and unforgettable chili packed with beef flavor, look no further than this chocolate sirloin chili.
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Tomato-Free Ground Chicken & Red Lentil Chili
Looking for a chili recipe that doesn’t call for tomatoes? Then you’re gonna love this homemade ground chicken chili recipe. The green chile enchilada sauce it contains gives it so much flavor, and the red lentils help thicken it up nicely. Add in a few herbs and spices, and this is one tasty tomato-free chili recipe.
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Crockpot Pineapple Sweet Italian Sausage Chili
Pineapple is the unexpected secret ingredient in this crockpot chili made with sweet Italian sausage. The fresh pineapple adds a subtle sweetness that is perfectly balanced with the spiciness of the Italian sausage. With its unique combination of sweet and savory flavors, this crockpot chili is a refreshing alternative to traditional chili.
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Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That Crockpot Chili
When you don’t have time to make homemade chili from scratch, you can use Stubb’s Chili Fixins Cookin’ Sauce to make a nutritious and time-saving version in your crockpot. Add all of your favorite fixings, and you’ve got a bowl of chili that everyone will absolutely love.
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Turkey, Stout, & Sweet Potato Cincinnati Chili
Thanks to cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, chili powder, and a little pinch of allspice and ground cloves, Cincinnati chili is absolutely exploding with flavor. And, with the addition of a little bit of unsweetened cocoa powder and a bottle or can of stout beer, this ground turkey and sweet potato version of this well-known chili is even more flavorful.
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Sweet Hot Pepper Jelly Ground Beef & Bean Chili
A perfect bowl of chili often depends on just the right blend of sweetness and spiciness. In this recipe, pepper jelly is the key ingredient that gives this particular ground beef and bean chili its unique sweet and spicy flavor. Make sure to give this recipe a go for your next chili cook-off and see just how much of a winner it is. Sweet, spicy, flavorful, and irresistible. Everyone will love it.
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Crock Pot Pumpkin Chicken Chili
This autumn-inspired pumpkin chicken chili is hearty, full of flavor, and can be made ahead of time so you can enjoy it all week long or freeze some for later use. Ground chicken is browned with onions and garlic and then canned pumpkin, fire-roasted tomatoes, and beans are added along with traditional chili spices. Once the chili comes to a boil, transfer it to a crock pot and allow it to slowly cook for 8 hours on low heat. This allows the flavors to marry and deepen, creating a delicious large batch of chili that will have your family and friends asking for seconds.
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Homemade “Better Than Canned” One-Pot Chili
When it comes to chili, there is no reason why anyone should suffer through eating chili out of a can, especially when it’s so easy to make delicious chili from scratch. Ground beef, some fresh vegetables, several common household seasonings, and a few cans from your pantry is all that you’ll need to make this “better than canned” one-pot chili. If you’re a true fan of chili, this is one recipe you need to try.
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Butternut Squash Oktoberfest Ground Beef Chili
This slightly sweet ground beef chili is full of amazing seasonal flavors thanks to a bottle of Oktoberfest beer and several fall seasonings, like cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. Once you have sautéed the diced onion and lean ground beef until cooked through, simply add all of the other ingredients and simmer uncovered until the diced butternut squash is soft and tender and the chili has thickened. You can make this butternut squash chili your own by serving it with your favorite toppings, like shredded cheese, chopped scallions, diced jalapeńos, sour cream, or even roasted pumpkin seeds.
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