Beans or no beans? Beef, pork or chicken? Green chilies or red? What constitutes the best chili is always a subject of heated debate. For a fun party, host your own version of the all-American chili cook-off and invite friends and family to prepare their favorite recipe. As the host, you can provide garnishes for the chili, such as shredded cheese, sour cream and lime wedges, along with freshly baked corn bread. And be sure to make your own best chili dish! Serve frosty mugs of cold beer and iced tea, and you have the formula for an easy and lively gathering.
To inspire you and your guests, we feature a variety of recipes, including chicken chili with beans, a vegetarian black bean chili and our 6-hour chili (made without beans), which is gently simmered in a slow cooker. Now choose your recipes and let the competition begin!
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