Stock Up on Chili Starters For Delicious Dinners Fast

When the weather gets cool, there's nothing like a hot bowl of chili to warm you from the inside out. The only challenge is that a bold and balanced chili is not exactly a quick meal. From chopping the onions and mincing the garlic to measuring out multiple spices and allowing plenty of simmering time to blend the flavors, a good chili is easily a 90-minute process. Williams Sonoma's chili starters, however, let you skip right to the good part - dinner! With these meal starters on hand, you're always less than 30 minutes from a hearty bowl of chili.

The Details

Williams Sonoma's collection of chili starters includes something for every palate and kitchen. There are a number of custom-blended chili starters designed for use in the Instant Pot as well as jars of starters that you simply combine with cooked beef, chicken, turkey or pork. Vegetarians will find that many of the chili starters also pair well with beans, sweet potatoes and other vegetables. Read on for more about a few of the delicious options.

• Williams Sonoma Red Chili Starter - Vine-ripened tomatoes, chipotle peppers and ancho chiles are slow-simmered in Texas' iconic Lone Star Beer for a vibrant flavor that can be paired with browned ground or cubed beef for traditional chili con carne.
• Williams Sonoma Chili Verde Starter - Available individually or in a set of two, this Williams Sonoma exclusive is a tart-spicy blend of classic chili verde ingredients like roasted tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic and onion. Combine with cooked pork or chicken for a Mexican-style stew, use as a sauce over grilled shrimp or drizzle it over burritos and enchiladas.
• Williams Sonoma Organic White Chili Starter -This small batch chili starter includes Great Northern beans, vine-ripened tomatoes and bell peppers in a savory chicken stock. Roasted poblano chiles and jalapeños add a subtle kick of heat.
• Instant Pot Classic Chili Starter - Specially designed for use with an Instant Pot, this custom-blended starter contains the black beans, bell peppers, onions and savory spices you need for a hearty pot of chili. All you have to provide is a can of diced tomatoes, a pound of ground meat and your favorite toppings.

Wrap it Up

If you have selected a Dutch oven or braiser from a newlywed's wedding registry and are looking for ways to personalize the gift, adding a chili starter or braising sauce is a great way to go. Throw in a beautiful wooden spoon, and you'll have a thoughtful and generous gift.