Looking for a cozy and hearty meal to make on a cold fall or winter night? Your search ends with these spicy chili recipes that'll warm you right up from the inside out. Whether you're looking for a hot pepper-packed dinner that's sure to make you sweat, a fiery vegan or vegetarian option that everyone at your table will love, or an easy and spicy meal to make in one pot with just a few ingredients, you'll find a delicious new favorite in this collection of our favorite spicy chili recipes.
Spicy Vegan Chili
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This hearty, meatless chili is completely vegan-friendly. Recipe creator karkar suggests serving with cornbread, so consider giving this Moist Vegan Cornbread recipe a try.
Spicy Turkey Four-Bean Chili
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This fiery chili, spiced with crushed red pepper flakes and salsa, calls for five types of protein: ground turkey, chili beans in spicy sauce, dark red kidney beans, light red kidney beans, and black beans.
Spicy Pumpkin Chili
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Here’s a cozy chili that is absolutely perfect for autumn dinners. Pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice are unexpected ingredients that make the whole house smell great, according to recipe creator Daisy K.
Washabinaros Chili
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Wasabi paste and cayenne are combined with Serrano, Anaheim chile, and habanero peppers to make this truly scorching beef chili.
Spicy Slow-Cooked Chili
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Make this satisfying dinner in your trusty Crock-Pot. “Start it before you head off to work, and return to a homemade meal ready to eat,” says recipe creator dandi, who suggests topping with two scoops of sour cream.
Smokin' Scovilles Turkey Chili
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This smoking hot chili — spiced with habaneros, chili powder, red pepper flakes, paprika, and hot sauce — isn't for the faint of heart. A surprising secret ingredient adds subtle sweetness: an envelope of hot chocolate mix.
Emily's Chipotle Chili
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Fans of smoky, spicy flavor will love this easy chili. The recipe calls for two teaspoons of minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, but you can add more to taste.
Boilermaker Tailgate Chili
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The Allrecipes community can’t get enough of this top-rated recipe, which has more than 7,000 rave reviews. “I can’t praise this chili enough,” says reviewer VORCHA. “The meat melted in your mouth, the flavors tingled nicely all the way to your toes.”
Habanero Hellfire Chili
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"This was the best chili I have ever made," raves reviewer Darcy. "If you don't like VERY spicy foods just reduce the ammount of peppers involved in the original recipe. Delicious!!"
Best Damn Chili
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This aptly named chili, spiced with jalapenos and an Anaheim chile pepper, is sure to please even the pickiest eaters at your table.
Frank's Spicy Alabama Onion Beer Chili
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This chili with Alabama roots takes a whopping 48 hours to make. But it’s worth the wait! Recipe creator EVILCHEF says two days of refrigeration is a necessary step, as it gets much better with time.
Cha Cha's White Chicken Chili
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You can make this spicy white chicken chili in just half an hour, so it's the perfect quick and easy dinner for busy weeknights.
Sweet and Spicy Ground Beef Chili
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This flavorful ground beef chili gets its spiciness from jalapenos and chili powder, while two tablespoons of sugar add subtle sweetness.
Tray's Spicy Texas Chili
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This hot chili recipe is the result of years of experimentation to find the best "easy-to-make and delicious chili," according to recipe creator Tray_H.
Fusion Chili
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“Each bite slowly delivers a sweet flavor followed by dry heat afterwards,” recipe creator LONBINDER says of this sweet and spicy chili made with hot Italian sausage.
More Inspiration
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Try one of our Top-Rated Chili Recipes That Are Anything But Basic. Plus, explore our entire collection of Chili Recipes.
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