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Simple Chili Recipes

Looking for some simple chili recipes to prepare on busy evenings? This is the place! I am collecting the best chili recipes that are easy to make, so that you can find what you are looking for.

We all have our favorite version of the classic chili recipe. Feel free to adapt any of these recipes to suit your tastes. Switch things up! If the recipe calls for rice and you like macaroni, boil up some elbows!

You love chili loaded with beans, but the recipe is beanless? Open a can of beans and throw them in!

Got a mild recipe, but you love fiery chili? No problem! Toss in a couple of tablespoons of chili powder.

Honestly, when it comes to chili, it is hard to go wrong. Experiment and try different things. Throw in a can of corn. Substitute beer for the water. Got some leftover salsa? Dump that in too!

When it comes to chili, you are only limited by your imagination. So feel free to have fun with these simple chili recipes!

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10-Minute Chili

Simple Chili Recipe No. 1

Here is a very simple chili recipe from my Aunt Madaline that you can make in 10 minutes! This recipe makes 4 servings.

Step 1. Brown 1/2 lb. of ground beef in a skillet, then drain off the fat.

Step 2. Add the following ingredients:

2 Tablespoons instant minced onion

1 15-oz. can Tomato sauce with herbs

1 15-oz. can kidney beans, do not drain

2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder

Step 3. Simmer this mixture for 5 minutes and serve piping hot.

Sloppy Joe Chili

Simple Chili Recipe No. 2

Printable Version

Children's Chili

Simple Chili Recipe No. 3

Printable Version

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Cooks.com
Dozens of simple chili recipes! You are sure to find something to try at this website!
Mantestedrecipes.com
Lots of delicious recipes here, mostly created by men who like hot chili!

Super Simple Chili!

This must be the simplest solution to your chili craving. Just open a can and heat!

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What to Serve With Chili

Opinions about what to serve with chili vary as much as the ingredients people put in their chili recipes. What do you like to eat with chili?

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Your Favorite Chili Ingredients

What are your favorite chli ingredients? Do you like beans? Do you serve your chili on rice or macaroni or no grain at all?

  • John_Michael Jan 6, 2012 @ 10:55 am | delete
    over rixe of course with beans and chedar cheese on top
  • sandyspider Nov 21, 2011 @ 12:14 pm | delete
    Love chili! Thanks for adding this to my Recipes, Reviews and Food Collection lens.
  • MintySea Oct 25, 2011 @ 4:56 pm | delete
    maybe I should make chili over the weekend
    my husband also like chili mac
  • GayleMcLaughlin Jul 18, 2011 @ 7:48 pm | delete
    My husbands family serves their chili on macaroni--I had not heard of that before. Love your 10 min. chili recipe.
  • Sarah Jul 14, 2011 @ 2:16 pm | delete
    I like beans, and tomatoes, and I eat it with cheese.
  • veryirie Jul 1, 2011 @ 10:20 pm | delete
    Spicy chili with crumbled crackers on top. Love it!
  • vallain Jun 24, 2011 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    My hubby makes a really spicy chili and serves it over rice. Growing up, I ate chili with lots of crackers and doused with ketchup. I like chili with cornbread too. Like you said, you can't go wrong with chili.
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