Happy Fall Y’All!
Waking up to crisp mornings, leaves falling at my feet and flocks of birds flying south, I can’t help but be ready to get my chili-on! Just in case you were feeling the same, I thought I would share a few of the championship 5-star chili recipes I’ve saved to make this season. From vegetarian to meat lovers to eight-alarm, here are the best of the best.
30-Minute Chili. Yes, 30-minutes, total! With 5-minutes of prep and 25-minutes cook-time, this 30-minute chili from Southern Living had the reviewers swearing by it as their go-to for quick dinners and potlucks. Kid-approved, too!
This Blue Ribbon Chili recipe has over 2,200 reviews 95% are 5stars and ZERO one star. That means even the shittiest of chefs can pull this one off! Of course, it helps there’s a video walkthrough. I’m totally giving this one a try. It’s smooth chili, as opposed to the ultra-bean-y chili. (see above)
This 5-star 5-step chili recipe from, Betty Crocker, is super easy and ready in less than 2 hours!
This Vegetarian Chili with Avocado cream from Martha Stewert had the reviewers going wild. One reviewer said, “I was so skeptical of this recipe – fennel and all that CELERY??? I was wrong. This is one of the best vegetarian chilis we’ve ever made.”
Did you know there’s an International Chili Society? Every year, ICS holds the world championship Chili-cookoff. Whether you like Texas Chili or 5-alarm, the ICS has a complete list of winner’s and their championship Chili recipes. To see them all, click here!
This Creamy White Chili from Taste of Home, makes it to the table in under an hour, has 552 5-star reviews and had one reviewer, a college student, singing it’s praises. “I got this wonderful chili recipe from my sister-in-law, who made a big batch and served a crowd one night. It was a hit. Plus, it’s easy and quick, which is helpful since I’m a college student. In all my years of 4-H cooking, I’ve never had another dish get so many compliments.”
Why stop at 5-alarm? Epicurious is bringing out the fire department for their, Ding Dong 8-Alarm chili. Yes, EIGHT! How you wouldn’t have to ice down your mouth and ass for 24 hours after a spoonful I don’t know, but if this is your thing, or you hate someone and are going to their potluck, have a go at this insanity.
I remember my first turkey chili. When I found out it was made with turkey instead of beef, I was floored. I HAD NO IDEA! Truth be told, I pretty much only use turkey in my chili now. It’s low-fat, heart healthy and NO ONE knows the difference. This 5-star turkey recipe is the clear winner with thousands of 5-star recipes.
This weekend I’m making the turkey chili. Which is your favorite?
