Chili

Chili is a spicy stew-like dish that is typically made with ground beef, tomatoes, beans, and a variety of spices. The dish has a long and complex history, with its roots tracing back to the days of the Aztec and Inca empires in Mesoamerica. Chili was brought to the United States by Spanish and Mexican immigrants in the 19th century, and it quickly became a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine.

Chili con carne, or simply chili, as it is commonly known in the United States, is thought to have originated in the southwestern region of what is now the United States. The first written record of chili con carne comes from a newspaper article published in San Antonio, Texas in 1883. The dish gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the American Southwest, and it soon became a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine.

Chili con carne is typically made with ground beef, tomatoes, beans, and a variety of spices. The exact ingredients and proportions vary depending on the region and the cook. Common spices used in chili include chili powder, cumin, garlic, and oregano.

Advice

When making chili, it's important to use the freshest ingredients you can find. Start by sautéing onions, garlic, bell peppers and jalapeño peppers until they are softened. Then, add the ground beef and season with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper. Once the beef is cooked through, add the diced tomatoes and beans. Lastly, let the chili simmer for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld together. If you want to add a bit more heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce!

Questions

What is the secret to making good chili?

The secret to making good chili is to use quality ingredients, seasonings, and spices, and to let it simmer for several hours. Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and spices to find the perfect combination for your own unique chili.

Why do Texans not put beans in chili?

Texans traditionally do not put beans in chili because they believe it changes the flavor and texture of the chili. Beans are not a traditional ingredient in Texas chili, though many people do choose to add beans to their chili.

What gives chili the best flavor?

Chili is best flavored with a combination of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Adding a bit of brown sugar and tomato paste can also help to deepen the flavor.

Why are beans not allowed in chili?

Beans are not traditionally allowed in chili because they are thought to detract from the flavor. Additionally, some people believe that beans can make chili too thick and starchy.

What liquid is best for chili?

Water, broth, or beer can all be used to make chili. Depending on what flavor you are looking for, you may prefer one of the liquids over the others.

Should chili be thick or soupy?

Chili can be either thick or soupy, depending on the recipe and preference. Some recipes call for a thicker chili with a stew-like consistency, while others call for a more soupy chili.

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Recipes

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Vegetarian Skillet Chili

  • CHILI
  • cilantro
  • salt
  • grapeseed oil
  • chile powder
  • oregano
  • tomato
  • onion
  • bean
  • garlic
  • PICKLED ONIONS
  • salt
  • sugar
  • lime
  • onion
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

  • salt
  • pickled jalapeño
  • cilantro
  • oregano
  • jalapeño
  • yellow
  • lime
  • garlic
  • corn
  • cayenne pepper
  • chicken thigh
  • cumin
  • onion powder
  • great northern bean
  • chicken stock
  • butter
  • green chile
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Texas Chili

  • serrano
  • ground bison
  • chile sauce
  • cocoa powder
  • tomato paste
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • beer
  • tomato
  • cannellini
  • onion
  • cumin
  • coriander
  • coffee
  • brown sugar
  • olive oil
  • kidney bean
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Slow Cooker Chili

  • hot sauce
  • salt
  • sweet paprika
  • worcestershire sauce
  • tomato
  • tomato paste
  • yellow
  • cocoa powder
  • pilsner beer
  • cayenne powder
  • cinnamon
  • apple cider vinegar
  • clove
  • ground beef
  • maple syrup
  • olive oil
  • soy sauce
  • beef stock bouillon paste
  • chipotle
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • hot smoked paprika
  • mustard powder
  • onion powder
  • kidney bean
  • pinto bean
  • garlic
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Pressure Cooker Classic Beef Chili

  • avocado
  • lime juice
  • pickled jalapeño
  • sour cream
  • ground beef
  • tomato paste
  • oregano
  • tomato
  • bell pepper
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • cumin
  • cilantro
  • chili powder
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • kidney bean
  • garlic
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Vegetarian Chili With Winter Vegetables

  • monterey jack cheese
  • salt
  • cumin seed
  • oregano
  • tomato
  • carrot
  • onion
  • simmered pinto
  • red pepper
  • cilantro
  • winter squash
  • canola oil
  • tomato paste dissolved
  • garlic
  • chili
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Vegetable Chili with Garlic Rice

  • chili powder
  • onion
  • yellow squash
  • zucchini
  • grain rice
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • black bean
  • cumin
  • bell pepper
  • chicken broth
  • cilantro
  • oil
  • tomato
  • garlic
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Lamb and White Bean Chili

  • salt
  • lime
  • yogurt
  • lamb
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • tomato paste
  • chile powder
  • olive oil
  • poblano pepper
  • jalapeño
  • navy bean
  • garlic
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Chicken Chili

  • onion
  • black pepper
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • basil
  • cayenne pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • yellow bell pepper
  • plum tomato
  • onion
  • chicken breast
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Classic Chili Con Carne

  • CHILI
  • onion
  • mexican oregano
  • black pepper
  • puréed tomato
  • thyme
  • salt
  • beef broth
  • cumin seed
  • paprika
  • ancho chile
  • beef
  • garlic
  • bacon
  • CHILE POWDER
  • cumin seed
  • mexican oregano
  • garlic powder
  • ancho chile
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Ground Beef Chili With Chocolate and Peanut Butter

  • tortilla chip
  • stout beer
  • beef stock
  • cocoa powder
  • petite tomato
  • onion
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • cinnamon
  • allspice
  • ground beef
  • peanut butter
  • vegetable oil
  • ancho chile
  • salt
  • smoked paprika
  • pinto bean
  • chile
  • dark chocolate
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Turkey and Hominy Chili With Smoky Chipotle

  • lime
  • sour cream
  • oregano
  • beer
  • tomato
  • cilantro
  • bell pepper
  • red pepper
  • black pepper
  • jalapeño
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • pinto bean
  • white hominy
  • bay leaf
  • spanish onion
  • ground turkey
  • chipotle
  • olive oil
  • green onion
  • garlic
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Chunky Chicken Chili

  • heavy cream
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • onion
  • butter
  • cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • all purpose flour
  • bell pepper
  • red pepper
  • chicken stock
  • chicken breast
  • chili powder
  • cannellini bean
  • green chile
  • parsley
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Spicy Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

  • lime juice
  • salt
  • onion
  • corn
  • tomato
  • yellow
  • sweet potato
  • coconut oil
  • chipotles chipotle
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • onion powder
  • black bean
  • light brown sugar
  • orange juice
  • garlic
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Cincinnati Skyline Chili

  • water
  • cocoa powder
  • worcestershire sauce
  • cayenne pepper
  • cumin
  • cinnamon
  • bay leaf
  • salt
  • chili powder
  • clove
  • tomato
  • onion
  • ground beef
  • apple cider vinegar
  • garlic
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Vegan Chili

  • CHILI
  • tortilla chip
  • salt
  • vegan meat
  • apple cider vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • whiskey
  • oregano
  • tomato
  • dark kidney bean
  • onion
  • tomato paste
  • vegan butter
  • cumin
  • chipotle
  • garlic
  • CHILE PASTE (SEE NOTE)
  • new mexico red
  • hot chile
  • mulato chile
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Crockpot Beef Chili.

  • chili powder
  • olive oil
  • smoked paprika
  • tomato
  • tomato paste
  • leaf bay
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • ground beef
  • maple syrup
  • cumin
  • poblano pepper
  • onion
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
  • cheddar cheese
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30-Minute Turkey Chili

  • tortilla chip
  • ground turkey
  • salt
  • tomato paste
  • oregano
  • chipotle chile en adobo
  • onion
  • mexican lager beer
  • tomato
  • kidney bean
  • chili powder
  • olive oil
  • garlic
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Harissa and White Bean Chili

  • black pepper
  • yogurt
  • salt
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • grape tomato
  • avocado
  • onion
  • feta
  • cilantro
  • harissa
  • vegetable broth
  • soy sauce
  • olive oil
  • navy bean
  • garlic
  • jalapeño
  • lime
  • orange bell pepper
  • spinach
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Award Winning Chili

  • cheddar cheese
  • green onion
  • sour cream
  • water
  • ground beef
  • jalapeño
  • salt
  • black bean
  • kidney bean
  • mexican tomato
  • bell pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • paprika
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • tomato sauce
  • onion
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Black Bean Chili With Mushrooms

  • salt
  • sour cream
  • porcini mushroom
  • portobello mushroom
  • turbinado sugar
  • ground chile
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • cumin
  • oil
  • cinnamon
  • tomato
  • black bean
  • bell pepper
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
  • vegetable broth
  • chipotle
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Colorado-Style Pork Green Chili

  • butter
  • masa
  • cumin
  • pepper
  • lime
  • onion
  • russet potato
  • chicken broth
  • smoked paprika
  • green chiles bushel
  • olive oil
  • pork shoulder roast
  • garlic
  • cayenne pepper
  • jalapeño
  • salt
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Chinese Chili

  • chinese hot chile oil
  • chinese 5-spice powder
  • rice vinegar
  • sichuan peppercorn
  • san marzano tomato
  • ginger
  • habanero
  • bell pepper
  • beer
  • hoisin sauce
  • soy sauce
  • brisket
  • cilantro
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • garlic
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Easy Cheesy Chili Chicken

  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • garlic
  • plum tomato
  • black pepper
  • bell pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • colby jack cheese
  • chicken breast
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White Chili

  • salt
  • sour cream
  • chicken thigh
  • oregano
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • poblano pepper
  • olive oil
  • lime juice
  • cumin
  • cannellini bean
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
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5 Bean Chili

  • salt
  • cornbread
  • water
  • ground beef
  • butter bean
  • cannellini bean
  • kidney bean
  • light red kidney bean
  • pinto bean
  • tomato sauce
  • onion
  • chili seasoning
  • tomato
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Chili Con Carne With Beans

  • cumin
  • oregano
  • paprika
  • salt
  • worcestershire sauce
  • dark beer
  • tomato
  • tomato
  • tomato sauce
  • chili bean
  • tomato paste
  • onion
  • pepper
  • ground beef
  • chili powder
  • garlic
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All Day Pork Loin Chili

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • sour cream
  • jalapeño
  • spanish onion
  • bourbon
  • honey
  • black coffee
  • cheddar cheese
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • light brown sugar
  • cayenne pepper
  • garlic
  • bell pepper
  • black bean
  • kidney bean
  • pork loin
  • cilantro
  • jalapeño
  • tomato
  • vegetable oil
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Chili con carne

  • aglio spicchi
  • brodo di carne
  • cipolle bianche
  • cipolle rosse
  • coriandolo
  • coriandolo
  • cumino
  • fagioli neri precotti
  • manzo macinato
  • olio extravergine 'oliva
  • passata di pomodoro
  • pepe nero cucchiaino
  • peperoncino fresco
  • peperoni rossi
  • sale fino cucchiaini
  • zucchero di canna cucchiaino
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AB's Chili Powder

  • oregano
  • smoked paprika
  • garlic powder
  • cumin seed
  • ancho chile
  • cascabel chile
  • arbol chile
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Authentic Texas Chili From a Texan

  • coffee
  • cocoa powder
  • dark brown sugar
  • cumin
  • cayenne pepper
  • coriander
  • mexican oregano
  • salt
  • arbol chile
  • allspice
  • cinnamon
  • clove
  • adobo sauce
  • apple cider vinegar
  • olive oil
  • smoked paprika
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • beef
  • chipotle
  • beef stock
  • garlic
  • guajillo chile
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Chili Dogs

  • salt
  • olive oil
  • ground beef
  • chili powder
  • ketchup
  • onion
  • cheddar cheese
  • yellow mustard
  • garlic
  • all beef hot dog
  • hot dog roll
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Easy Homemade Chili

  • ketchup
  • pork sausage
  • olive oil
  • brown sugar
  • paprika
  • cumin
  • onion
  • pepper
  • red wine vinegar
  • cayenne pepper
  • petite tomato
  • kidney bean
  • ground beef
  • pinto bean
  • chili powder
  • garlic salt
  • tomato juice
  • cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
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White Chicken Chili

  • sour cream
  • chicken breast
  • vegetable oil
  • oregano
  • salt
  • chicken broth
  • onion
  • garlic powder
  • whipping cream
  • pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • great northern bean
  • green chily
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Chili Con Carne

  • black pepper
  • cumin
  • salt
  • garlic
  • tomato
  • chili powder
  • corn oil
  • oregano
  • spanish onion
  • beef stew meat
  • pork stew meat
  • pinto bean
  • chicken broth
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Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tamale Chili

  • ancho chili powder
  • apple cider vinegar
  • mexican oregano
  • cumin
  • mango
  • onion
  • chicken breast
  • chipotle
  • cilantro
  • red enchilada sauce
  • bob red mill stone cornmeal
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • juice
  • salt
  • avocado
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Chunky Chicken and Chorizo Chili

  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • beer
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • red bean
  • tomato
  • polenta
  • ground chicken
  • butter
  • thyme
  • green onion
  • chili powder
  • garlic
  • chorizo
  • chicken stock
  • salt
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Debbie's Crock Pot Chili

  • onion
  • oregano
  • tomato sauce
  • tomato
  • ground beef
  • garlic powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • kidney bean
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • chili powder
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Texas Chili Recipe

  • water
  • oregano
  • smoked paprika
  • amber ale beer
  • tomato
  • better than bouillon beef flavor
  • onion
  • ground beef
  • garlic
  • cumin
  • masa
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • chili powder
  • tomato paste
  • cheddar cheese
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • sour cream
  • vegetable oil
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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

  • tomato
  • tomato
  • great northern bean
  • pinto bean
  • tomato sauce
  • leaf
  • onion
  • chili powder
  • oregano
  • ground
  • corn
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • black pepper
  • garlic
  • chicken breast
  • cilantro
  • sour cream
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Crockpot Italian Chicken and Broccoli Rabe Chili.

  • parmesan cheese
  • oregano
  • salt
  • red pepper
  • cannellini bean
  • tomato paste
  • bay leaf
  • broccoli rabe
  • onion
  • balsamic vinegar
  • parsley
  • allspice
  • red pepper flake
  • chili powder
  • thyme
  • smoked paprika
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
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Chili Verde

  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • mexican oregano
  • black pepper
  • coriander
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
  • corn flour
  • tomatillo
  • jalapeño
  • serrano pepper
  • anaheim pepper
  • salt
  • garlic powder
  • onion
  • pork shoulder
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The Best Short Rib Chili

  • coffee
  • cocoa powder
  • dark brown sugar
  • cumin
  • cayenne pepper
  • mexican oregano
  • coriander
  • salt
  • black bean
  • tomato
  • chile de árbol
  • allspice
  • cinnamon
  • clove
  • adobo sauce
  • apple cider vinegar
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • smoked paprika
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • beef short rib
  • chipotle
  • beef stock
  • garlic
  • guajillo chile
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
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Chili Mac

  • green onion
  • salt
  • beef broth
  • corkscrew shaped pasta
  • onion
  • tomato
  • tomato
  • sirloin
  • cumin
  • olive oil
  • cayenne pepper sauce
  • jalapeño
  • dark chili powder
  • garlic
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The Best Chili Ever Recipe

  • For Garnish (all suggestions optional)
  • avocado
  • colby cheese
  • poblano pepper
  • onion
  • saltine cracker
  • green onion
  • sour cream
  • frito
  • For Chili
  • black pepper
  • chocolate
  • kidney bean
  • buffalo hot sauce
  • oregano
  • coffee bean
  • marmite
  • tomato
  • onion
  • chicken broth
  • star anise
  • pequin chile
  • cumin seed
  • coriander seed
  • apple cider vinegar
  • vodka
  • dark brown sugar
  • tomato paste
  • vegetable oil
  • soy sauce
  • bay leaf
  • anchovy
  • clove
  • new mexico red
  • salt
  • thai bird chile
  • mulato chile
  • garlic
  • beef short rib
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Granny's Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

  • chili powder
  • cilantro
  • basil
  • oregano
  • parsley
  • condensed black bean soup
  • tomato puree
  • garbanzo bean
  • kidney bean
  • kernel corn
  • vegetarian bean
  • chily
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • jalapeño
  • cumin
  • garlic
  • celery
  • zucchini
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Best Ever Chili Recipe

  • olive oil
  • oregano
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • tomato
  • kidney bean
  • pinto bean
  • cayenne pepper
  • tomato sauce
  • beef broth
  • ground beef
  • garlic
  • chili powder
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White Chicken Chili

  • corn
  • sour cream
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • paprika
  • lime
  • cayenne pepper
  • garlic
  • chicken
  • chicken broth
  • great northern bean
  • green chily
  • salt
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Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • ground turkey
  • cumin
  • onion
  • butternut squash
  • apple cider vinegar
  • chia seed
  • chili powder
  • cilantro
  • sour cream
  • black bean
  • coriander
  • tomato paste
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • plum tomato
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Crock Pot Sausage-Beef Chili

  • black bean
  • green chile pepper
  • tomato sauce
  • onion
  • grill seasoning
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • ground beef
  • cumin
  • black pepper
  • tomato
  • garlic
  • chili powder
  • smoked sausage
  • cilantro
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Crock Pot White Chicken Chili

  • green onion
  • monterey jack cheese
  • chicken soup condensed cream
  • envelope taco seasoning
  • chicken broth
  • hominy
  • green chily
  • chicken
  • sour cream
  • great northern bean
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The World's Best Chili Recipe

  • stew beef
  • oregano
  • mustard
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • cumin
  • red pepper
  • tomato paste
  • bacon
  • ground beef
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • garlic
  • tomato
  • water
  • black pepper
  • green chily
  • kidney bean
  • onion
  • cheese
  • sour cream
  • tortilla chip
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Chili Con Carne

  • salt
  • cheddar cheese
  • cumin
  • hot sauce
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • beef broth
  • amber beer
  • plum tomato
  • chili powder
  • ground beef
  • tomato paste
  • cocoa powder
  • oregano
  • paprika
  • black bean
  • garlic
  • bacon
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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

  • black bean
  • tomato
  • onion
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • water
  • cayenne pepper
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • black pepper
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • sweet potato
  • olive oil
  • cilantro
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Bloody Mary Chili

  • olive oil
  • several tabasco
  • several worcestershire sauce
  • chili powder
  • montreal steak seasoning
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • onion
  • vodka
  • bloody mary
  • kidney bean
  • pinto bean
  • garlic
  • celery
  • ground beef
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Best Chili Recipe

  • brown sugar
  • oregano
  • tomato
  • garlic powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • chili powder
  • masa harina
  • celery
  • cumin seed
  • tomato paste
  • kidney bean
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • bay leaf
  • stew beef
  • beef broth
  • garlic
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • pepper
  • salt
  • oil
  • cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • tortilla chip
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Shredded Beef Chili Con Carne

  • beef broth
  • cumin
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • salt
  • red capsicum bell pepper
  • beef broth
  • black pepper
  • beef broth
  • tomato paste
  • olive oil
  • beef
  • onion
  • cornflour corn starch
  • garlic
  • kidney bean
  • tomato
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One-Hour Texas Chili

  • onion
  • frito
  • cheddar cheese
  • pepper
  • pickled jalapeño
  • salt
  • sour cream
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • onion
  • cinnamon
  • clove
  • ground beef
  • lime juice
  • vegetable oil
  • masa harina
  • chipotle
  • garlic
  • pequin chile
  • ancho chile
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Chicken Chili

  • sour cream
  • corn
  • ground chicken
  • onion
  • taco seasoning
  • black pepper
  • tomato salsa
  • pinto bean
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • tomato
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Caution Flag Chili with Flat Tire Toppers

  • butter
  • black bean
  • beef stock
  • beer
  • onion
  • corn muffin
  • cumin
  • steak sauce
  • tomato
  • sirloin
  • olive oil
  • grill seasoning
  • worcestershire sauce
  • chipotle
  • poblano pepper
  • green onion
  • garlic
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Pumpkin and Chorizo Chili

  • coffee
  • cocoa powder
  • olive oil
  • unsulphured molasses
  • cayenne pepper
  • mexican oregano
  • coriander
  • salt
  • tomato
  • pumpkin pureé
  • cinnamon
  • arbol chile
  • allspice
  • clove
  • lime
  • chorizo
  • adobo sauce
  • cumin
  • smoked paprika
  • cannellini bean
  • onion
  • chipotle
  • garlic
  • beef stock
  • guajillo chile
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Chicken-Corn Chili

  • sour cream
  • corn
  • monterey jack cheese
  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • green chile
  • chicken broth
  • rotisserie chicken
  • garlic
  • navy bean
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Chicken Green Chili

  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • lime
  • jack cheese
  • smoky chile cornbread
  • olive oil
  • all purpose flour
  • tortilla chip
  • oregano
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • bay leaf
  • chipotle
  • chicken
  • onion
  • onion
  • thyme
  • cornmeal
  • milk
  • chive
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • garlic
  • egg
  • garlic
  • poblano pepper
  • bacon
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Chili Mac

  • ground beef
  • brown sugar
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • vegetable oil
  • tomato sauce
  • onion
  • mexican cheese
  • water
  • parsley
  • garlic
  • elbow macaroni
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Crockpot Carne Asada Beer Chili.

  • dark chocolate cocoa powder
  • honey
  • cumin
  • smoked paprika
  • beer
  • tomato
  • onion
  • black bean
  • carne asada meat
  • apple butter
  • chili powder
  • chipotle
  • tomato paste
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • russet potato
  • chicken broth
  • salt
  • salt
  • avocado

Ingredient Breakdown

 
onion
salt
garlic
cumin
tomato
chili powder
olive oil
oregano
cilantro
tomato paste
black pepper
sour cream
cayenne pepper
ground beef
jalapeño
bell pepper
kidney bean
black bean
chicken broth
chipotle
pinto bean
coriander
garlic powder
cheddar cheese
cinnamon
smoked paprika
lime
bay leaf
water
apple cider vinegar
vegetable oil
green onion
tomato sauce
corn
butter
cocoa powder
cumin seed
beef broth
paprika
beer
clove
avocado
lime juice
mexican oregano
red pepper
poblano pepper
chicken breast
tortilla chip
beef stock
cannellini bean
pepper
great northern bean
brown sugar
worcestershire sauce
soy sauce
thyme
ancho chile
ground turkey
allspice
parsley
sugar
onion powder
chicken stock
green chile
coffee
navy bean
plum tomato
beef
bacon
all purpose flour
chicken
celery
green chily
pickled jalapeño
yellow
monterey jack cheese
carrot
oil
spanish onion
sweet potato
light brown sugar
egg
vegetable broth
honey
arbol chile
dark brown sugar
adobo sauce
guajillo chile
frito
chile powder
bean
chicken thigh
hot sauce
maple syrup
winter squash
tomato paste dissolved
chili
zucchini
yogurt
basil
red pepper flake
apple butter
petite tomato
heavy cream
coconut oil
chipotles chipotle
orange juice
new mexico red
mulato chile
butternut squash
masa
russet potato
rice vinegar
cheese
dark beer
ancho chili powder
milk
corn muffin
dark chili powder
coriandolo
ketchup
pork butt
ground chicken
chorizo
beef short rib
sirloin
pequin chile
vodka
grill seasoning
stew beef
masa harina
grapeseed oil
serrano
ground bison
chile sauce
cannellini
sweet paprika
pilsner beer
cayenne powder
beef stock bouillon paste
hot smoked paprika
mustard powder
simmered pinto
canola oil
yellow squash
grain rice
lamb
yellow bell pepper
puréed tomato
stout beer
peanut butter
chile
dark chocolate
white hominy
tortilla
vegan meat
whiskey
dark kidney bean
hot chile
vegan butter
leaf bay
sweet
cauliflower
chickpea
chipotle chile en adobo
mexican lager beer
grape tomato
feta
harissa
orange bell pepper
spinach
mexican tomato
porcini mushroom
portobello mushroom
turbinado sugar
ground chile
green chiles bushel
pork shoulder roast
chinese hot chile oil
chinese 5-spice powder
sichuan peppercorn
san marzano tomato
ginger
habanero
hoisin sauce
brisket
colby jack cheese
overnight
sunflower oil
cornbread
butter bean
light red kidney bean
chili seasoning
avocado relish
cumin crema
mexican crema
chipotle pepper puree
pasilla chili powder
serrano chile
chili bean
cornstarch
chile pepper
sherry
fish sauce
vegetable
bourbon
black coffee
pork loin
aglio spicchi
brodo di carne
cipolle bianche
cipolle rosse
cumino
fagioli neri precotti
manzo macinato
olio extravergine 'oliva
passata di pomodoro
pepe nero cucchiaino
peperoncino fresco
peperoni rossi
sale fino cucchiaini
zucchero di canna cucchiaino
cascabel chile
ground turkey thigh
pumpkin
red chili
yellow mustard
all beef hot dog
hot dog roll
flour tortilla
broiled green chily
pork sausage
red wine vinegar
garlic salt
tomato juice
whipping cream
corn oil
beef stew meat
pork stew meat
mango
red enchilada sauce
bob red mill stone cornmeal
juice
red bean
polenta
amber ale beer
better than bouillon beef flavor
leaf
ground
parmesan cheese
broccoli rabe
balsamic vinegar
corn flour
tomatillo
serrano pepper
anaheim pepper
pork shoulder
chile de árbol
corkscrew shaped pasta
cayenne pepper sauce
colby cheese
saltine cracker
chocolate
buffalo hot sauce
coffee bean
marmite
star anise
coriander seed
anchovy
thai bird chile
condensed black bean soup
tomato puree
garbanzo bean
kernel corn
vegetarian bean
chily
chia seed
green chile pepper
smoked sausage
broth
lard
chicken soup condensed cream
envelope taco seasoning
hominy
mustard
amber beer
several tabasco
several worcestershire sauce
montreal steak seasoning
bloody mary
red capsicum bell pepper
cornflour corn starch
taco seasoning
tomato salsa
steak sauce
unsulphured molasses
pumpkin pureé
rotisserie chicken
green
jack cheese
smoky chile cornbread
cornmeal
chive
baking powder
baking soda
mexican cheese
elbow macaroni
dark chocolate cocoa powder
carne asada meat

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • green onion
  • vegetable broth

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • allspice
  • bean
  • light brown sugar
  • green chile

Staple Ingredients

  • onion 50%
  • salt 49%
  • garlic 44%
  • cumin 41%
  • tomato 33%
  • chili powder 32%
  • olive oil 21%
  • black pepper 19%
  • oregano 18%
  • cilantro 18%
  • bell pepper 18%
  • kidney bean 18%
  • sour cream 17%

Common Ingredients

  • ground beef 15%
  • tomato paste 15%
  • jalapeño 14%
  • cayenne pepper 13%
  • vegetable oil 12%
  • black bean 11%
  • chicken broth 11%
  • chipotle 10%
  • pinto bean 10%
  • tomato sauce 10%
  • avocado 10%
  • cheddar cheese 10%
  • water 9%
  • coriander 8%
  • bay leaf 7% See More
  • cinnamon 7%
  • green onion 7%

Usual Ingredients

  • corn 6%
  • garlic powder 6%
  • beef broth 5%
  • chicken stock 5%
  • lime 5%
  • smoked paprika 5%
  • tortilla chip 5%
  • 5%
  • celery 5%
  • chicken breast 5%
  • green chile 5%
  • navy bean 4%
  • ground turkey 4%
  • lime juice 4%
  • beer 4% See More
  • butter 4%
  • carrot 4%
  • paprika 4%
  • ancho chile 4%
  • apple cider vinegar 4%
  • beef stock 4%
  • worcestershire sauce 4%
  • beef 3%
  • great northern bean 3%
  • cannellini bean 3%
  • poblano pepper 3%
  • all purpose flour 3%
  • chicken 3%
  • brown sugar 3%
  • cheese 3%
  • clove 3%
  • masa harina 3%
  • pepper 3%
  • red pepper 3%
  • sugar 3%
  • cocoa powder 3%
  • green chily 2%
  • bean 2%
  • guajillo chile 2%
  • onion powder 2%
  • red pepper flake 2%
  • bacon 2%
  • butternut squash 2%
  • hot sauce 2%
  • mexican oregano 2%
  • soy sauce 2%
  • thyme 2%
  • allspice 2%
  • chicken thigh 2%
  • coffee 2%
  • vegetable broth 2%
  • chile powder 2%
  • chuck roast 2%
  • sweet potato 2%
  • canola oil 1%
  • cream cheese 1%
  • ground pork 1%
  • monterey jack cheese 1%
  • oil 1%
  • parsley 1%
  • avocado oil 1%
  • beef short rib 1%
  • cumin seed 1%
  • hominy 1%
  • milk 1%
  • plum tomato 1%
  • adobo sauce 1%
  • ancho chili powder 1%
  • chili bean 1%
  • chili seasoning 1%
  • chorizo 1%
  • heavy cream 1%
  • honey 1%
  • jalapeño chile 1%
  • ketchup 1%
  • lager 1%
  • light brown sugar 1%
  • pasilla chile 1%
  • red bean 1%
  • basil 1%
  • dark chocolate 1%
  • fish sauce 1%
  • greek yogurt 1%
  • ground 1%
  • masa 1%
  • mushroom 1%
  • pickled jalapeño 1%
  • pork shoulder 1%
  • red wine 1%
  • salsa verde 1%
  • tortilla 1%
  • vegetable stock 1%
  • yellow 1%
  • yellow bell pepper 1%
  • zucchini 1%