Beef Chili Recipes

My family enjoys this delicious recipe—it's like a spicy meatball stew with dumplings!—Sarah Yoder, Middlebury, Indiana

Nothing says fall like chili and apples. I use smoked paprika to give this slightly sweet chili a smoky kick....

“Given to me by my mother, this spicy stew became a favorite with my own five children,” writes Evelyn Bullington...

Sausage and ground beef make this spiced chili a meat lover's delight. I can freeze and reheat it later without...

This flavorful, meaty chili is my favorite, and it's so easy to prepare in the slow cooker. It's a terrific...

Hearty, flavorful ingredients and a thick, rich sauce make this a satisfying chili that's sure to win compliments on your...

From the youngest kids to the oldest adults, everyone in our family loves these hot dogs. Inspired by the classic...

This thick slow-cooker chipotle chili is special to me because it cooks itself while I’m at work. My family and...

This creamy, chili-style dish is so warm and filling that we often prepare it when on skiing trips to Colorado....

My son and I concocted this beef brisket chili for a chili cook-off at his work. He proudly came home...

This combines chili with one of my favorite pasta dishes. I often serve it for company or potlucks and occasionally...

Toasting the peppers for this cowboy chili releases their earthy flavors. I recommend wearing gloves when handling dried peppers and...

This recipe was created specifically for church suppers. It's a simple meal when served with cheese and crackers. —Vera Tollefsen,...

Pork sausage, ground beef and plenty of beans make this chili a marvelous meal. I keep serving-size containers of it...

Lentils were one of the crops on my dad's farm when we were growing up, and they're the best-kept secret...

This colorful and hearty chili is perfect for heartwarming, holiday get-togethers. My family has been enjoying it for years. —Laura...

"This flavorful chili is still thick and hearty even though it makes a small batch," confirms Norma Grogg of St....

As one of the cooks at the firehouse, I used to prepare meals for 10 men. This firehouse chili recipe...

Canned soup and beans are the secrets to the recipe's rapid preparation. For even faster meal making brown, drain and...

A combination of pork tenderloin, ground turkey and ground beef make this chili unique. Instead of pinto beans, you can...

I dreamed up this hearty chili with a Tex-Mex twist 25 years ago. It’s still everyone’s favorite and the go-to...

My six grandchildren enjoy feasting on big bowls of this zesty chili. It's so creamy and tasty, you can even...

"This robust chili is easy to prepare with canned items and receives rave reviews," says Barbara Wheless, Sheldon, South Carolina....

Many friends and relatives have requested my chili recipe, which I've been using for 25 years. It actually won first...

This full-flavored, medium-hot, Texas-style chili tastes even better the second day. —Michelle Smith, Running Springs, California

This hearty chili with sausage, beef, beans and barley is perfect for the halftime food rush. People actually cheer when...

This chili may be already chock-full, but we love to build it up even more with toppings like pico de...

When it’s time to build my zesty chili, I combine everything the night before. In the morning, I load the...

A friend gave me this recipe. My husband likes the hearty blend of beef, onion and tomatoes. I like it...