No food fires up culinary controversy quite like chili, the spicy dish of beef and chile peppers. The essential ingredients are peppers and meat, but that's where the agreement ends. Whatever your favorite variety, a hearty bowl of red is sure to warm you up on a cold night.
More Must-Try Chili
Beef and Pork Chili Recipes
Chili con carne is Spanish for "chili with meat," and these stick-to-your-ribs stews are chock-full of chopped or ground beef. If you prefer your chili sans beans, make it Texas- or Cincinnati-style.
Chili-Topped Recipes
If you'd rather eat chili on a burger than in a bowl, these recipes are for you.
Cornbread and Slaw
Cornbread is a natural side or topping to chili. And, if you're serving an especially spicy chili, cooling coleslaw is the perfect partner.
Chili Toppings
Here are some favorite toppings — and things to top.
- sour cream
- chopped onions or sliced green onions
- grated cheddar or Jack cheese
- crackers
- tortilla chips or strips
- rice or pasta
- salsa
- cilantro
- kidney beans
- hot sauce
- fried egg
- chocolate or chocolate ice cream (to cool the mouth when eating very spicy chili)
