18 Hearty Chili Recipes for Slow Cooker and Stovetop

 Use coarsely ground beef or stewing beef, or use part sausage or ground pork. The recipe includes a number of variations and garnish ideas.

 This quick and easy chili doesn't lack flavor, and it is quite versatile. Add some bell pepper or  chile peppers and top it with a melty shredded cheese.

  This easy slow cooker chicken chili is relatively light and low calorie compared to the classic beef or pork chili. Boneless chicken breasts and a variety of canned beans make the chili super easy and convenient.

This flavorful slow cooker chili is made with dried beans, ground beef, chili powder, and a variety of seasonings. Plan to soak the beans overnight or follow the quick soak directions on the package of beans.

 This quick and easy chili is the perfect solution for the busy day question "what's for supper?"  Bake a fresh pan of cornbread or keep some in the freezer for meals like this.

 Spice this simple ground beef chili up with hot ground pepper, extra chili powder and cumin, chopped hot or mild peppers, or other favorite ingredients.

This tasty slow cooker chili makes a big batch, and it's packed with beef and spices.Feel free to add some jalapeno peppers for a little more kick, and serve it with your favorite cornbread, hot out of the oven.

This crockpot chili is made with lean ground beef, onions, canned beans, diced tomatoes, garlic, chili powder, and more seasonings and chopped vegetables.

This is a great chili to enjoy on a cold winter day. Serve this chili with fresh baked cornbread or crusty rolls.

This chicken chili is loaded with flavor, and it makes a great fall or winter meal with cornbread or biscuits.

 Both chicken thighs and chicken breasts go into this high-flavor chicken chili. The chili is cooked on the stovetop with white beans, some tomatoes, corn, and seasonings.

This spicy, tangy chili is made with ground beef and pork, tomatoes, and peppers. Top this tasty chili with shredded Cheddar cheese and serve it with cornbread or savory corn muffins.

A recipe for chili con carne, with ground beef round, tomatoes, red beans, chili powder, peppers, and other seasonings.

Serve this hearty ground beef and black bean chili with cornbread or corn waffles (pictured). This is a great everyday family meal your family will ask for again and again.

This is a ground beef chili recipe with cooked or canned beans, onion and bell pepper, lean ground beef, tomatoes, chile peppers, and seasonings. If you're using dried beans, start this the night before.

This easy crock pot turkey chili can be made with ground beef as well. It features salsa, pinto beans, and shredded cheese.

This flavorful slow cooked chili is made with ground beef and kidney beans. It's a classic combination of flavors, with lots of chili powder and some cumin.

This chili is made with coarsely ground beef and ground pork shoulder. Use a meat grinder or your food processor to mince the meat.