Fall In a Bowl: Must-Try Chili Recipes Perfect for Game Day!

Nothing says fall like a big bowl of hearty chili!  Whether it’s comfort food on a cold day or you’re cheering on your favorite team, these chili recipes are perfect for any occasion!  From classic beef chili, to white chicken chili, and even a vegetarian chili, Fall In a Bowl: Must-Try Chili Recipes Perfect for Game Day has something for everyone!

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Whether fall means cooler temperatures, football, or falling leaves, one thing is for sure – it’s better with a bowl of warm chili!

Why you’ll love these chili recipes

  • Three of them are made in a slow cooker!
  • There is red chili, white chicken chili, and a chili casserole.
  • There’s a vegetarian recipe.
  • They’re all super easy to make and feed a crowd!

Now grab a spoon and let’s dive in!

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

A white bowl with Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili in it

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is a great cozy meal that’s made with chicken, cream cheese, tomatoes, spices, and your favorite type of bean.  A great slow cooker recipe!

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Perfect Steak Chili

This 5-star chili is made with both steak and ground beef!  It’s a hearty chili made with tomatoes, beans, and peppers that gets even better with a dollop of sour cream and sliced scallions!

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Slow Cooker Spicy Chipotle Chicken Chili

This fiery white chicken chili gets its heat from canned chipotle peppers in adobo, as well as jalapeno and cayenne pepper.  A super flavorful chili for those that like spicy food!

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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

This hearty vegetarian chili is brought to us from A Cedar Spoon.  It features lots of beans, vegetables, tomatoes, and spices!  A healthy recipe that’s sure to satisfy! 

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Tater Tot Chili Casserole

Tater Tot Chili Casserole after it's come out of the oven. The top of the tater tots are golden and crispy.

Tater Tot Chili Casserole is a fun twist on a classic!  It’s everything you love about ground beef chili, but topped with melted cheese and crispy tater tots!  A meal the whole family with love!

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How long is homemade chili good for?

Once cooled, you can refrigerate chili in an air-tight container for up to 3-4 days.

You can freeze chili in freezer-safe containers for to 2-3 months, however, chili with dairy in it may not reheat well.

What are good toppings for chili?

  • Sour cream
  • Shredded cheese
  • Sliced scallions
  • Fresh or pickled jalapeno
  • Diced onion
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Tortilla chips or Fritos
  • Hot Sauce
  • Sliced avocado

What sides are good to serve with chili?

Cornbread is a classic side dish that is served with chili.  

You could also serve chili with baked potatoes, breadsticks, or in a bread bowl!

We like to serve it with Jalapeno & Green Chile Spoon Bread! (shown below)

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