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10 Cozy Chili Recipes To Warm Up With Tonight

Hang up your coats tonight and stay warm with the ultimate comfort food duo: homemade chili and cornbread.
10 Cozy Chili Recipes To Warm Up With Tonight

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

There are few things more effective at warming you up in the cold weather months than a hearty bowl of chili. But if you thought this stew had to be made with tomato sauce and ground beef, we've got a surprise for you! Here are ten variations on one of our favourite fall and winter meals:

10 Hearty Chili Recipes

Beef Chili With Mole Sauce

This chili has a surprise ingredient: chocolate! Taking inspiration from the iconic Mexican mole sauce, this rich dish is a must-try when the mercury plunges. Get this beef chili with mole sauce recipe.

Chicken Chili Verde

This might not look like your typical chili, but our verde (green) version will still keep you cozy and warm this winter season. Get this chicken chili verde recipe.

A bowl of chicken chili verde, topped with grated cheddar, sliced jalapeños, sliced avocados and filled with navy beans and baby spinach on a white plate on a larger white plate next to a wood-handled spoon; a bowl of tortilla chips and a bowl of sliced avocado and sliced jalapenos(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Turkey Chili With Cheddar Cornbread

An all-in-one-pan meal that includes cornbread! Smoked paprika adds depth of flavour and differentiates this from everyday chili (buy either mild or spicy, depending on your preference). Get this turkey chili with cheddar cornbread recipe.

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A skillet of turkey chili topped with cheddar cornbread(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Big Batch Moroccan Chili

Two recipes in one, this 45-minute chili is a speedy weeknight dish that doubles as a comforting Moroccan shepherd’s pie with just two extra ingredients. Get this big batch Moroccan chili recipe.

A large bowl of chili with zucchini on a plate cheese, sour cream and chives.(Photo: Sian Richards)

Super-Fast Chili

A traditional pot of chili made just the way you like it, with beans, tomatoes and cheddar cheese. Get this super-fast chili recipe.

Pink plate topped with tortilla chips and bowl of chili.(Photo: Erik Putz)

White Chicken Chili

Add this hearty white chicken chili to your weeknight rotation. Get this white chicken chili recipe.

White chicken chili in salmon coloured bowl.(Photo: Erik Putz)

Vegetarian Chili

Ready in 35 minutes, this recipe delivers all the things you're looking for in a warming bowl of chili: it's filling, saucy and spicy. Get this vegetarian chili recipe.

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Vegetarian Chili in blue bowl with fresh cut limes and jalapeños on side as garnish(Photo: Erik Putz)

Chunky Roasted Vegetable And Chicken Chili

This chili is loaded with giant chunks of zucchini and colourful peppers. Oven-roasted first to bring out their full flavour, they’re stirred in at the last minute to keep them bright. Get this chunky roasted vegetable and chicken chili recipe.

10 Cozy Chili Recipes To Warm Up With Tonight(Photo: Andreas Trauttmansdorff)

Beat-The-Clock Chili

If there were a race for chili-making, this recipe would win gold. Our secret? Spicy sausages, which give this hearty entrée major flavour in a flash. Get this beat-the-clock chili recipe.

10 Cozy Chili Recipes To Warm Up With Tonight(Photo: James Tse)

Slow Cooker Hearty Vegetarian Chili

This vegan-friendly chili recipe is just right for staying warm through the frigid winter months. Get this slow cooker hearty vegetarian chili recipe.

Two black bowls filled with chili.(Photo: Michael Alberstat)

Classic Cornbread

Nothing says cozy comfort food like the duo of chili and cornbread. Try our classic and Tex-Mex version, or lace it with some southern spice for a little extra kick. Get this classic cornbread recipe.

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Cornbread in a blue basket on a red tablecloth with jalapeños and beer to one side(Photo: Christie Vuong)

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