15 Spicy Chili Recipes That'll Warm You Up From the Inside

Washabinaros Chili
Photo by Meredith.

Looking for a cozy and hearty meal to make on a cold fall or winter night? Your search ends with these spicy chili recipes that'll warm you right up from the inside out. Whether you're looking for a hot pepper-packed dinner that's sure to make you sweat, a fiery vegan or vegetarian option that everyone at your table will love, or an easy and spicy meal to make in one pot with just a few ingredients, you'll find a delicious new favorite in this collection of our favorite spicy chili recipes.

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Spicy Vegan Chili

Spicy Vegan Chili
karkar

This hearty, meatless chili is completely vegan-friendly. Recipe creator karkar suggests serving with cornbread, so consider giving this Moist Vegan Cornbread recipe a try.

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Spicy Turkey Four-Bean Chili

Spicy Turkey Four-Bean Chili
Photo by lutzflcat.

This fiery chili, spiced with crushed red pepper flakes and salsa, calls for five types of protein: ground turkey, chili beans in spicy sauce, dark red kidney beans, light red kidney beans, and black beans.

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Spicy Pumpkin Chili

Spicy Pumpkin Chili
Photo by MesaMa.

Here's a cozy chili that is absolutely perfect for autumn dinners. Pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice are unexpected ingredients that make the whole house smell great, according to recipe creator Daisy K.

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Washabinaros Chili

Washabinaros Chili
Photo by Meredith.

Wasabi paste and cayenne are combined with Serrano, Anaheim chile, and habanero peppers to make this truly scorching beef chili.

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Spicy Slow-Cooked Chili

Spicy Slow-Cooked Chili in a bowl with cheese
Mateen Saleh

Make this satisfying dinner in your trusty Crock-Pot. "Start it before you head off to work, and return to a homemade meal ready to eat," says recipe creator dandi, who suggests topping with two scoops of sour cream.

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Smokin' Scovilles Turkey Chili

Smokin' Scovilles Turkey Chili
Photo by Joel Gonzalez.

This smoking hot chili — spiced with habaneros, chili powder, red pepper flakes, paprika, and hot sauce — isn't for the faint of heart. A surprising secret ingredient adds subtle sweetness: an envelope of hot chocolate mix.

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Emily's Chipotle Chili

A bowl of Emily's Chipotle Chili topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh herbs
Allrecipes Magazine

Fans of smoky, spicy flavor will love this easy chili. The recipe calls for two teaspoons of minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, but you can add more to taste.

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Boilermaker Tailgate Chili

Boilermaker Tailgate Chili
Boilermaker Tailgate Chili | Photo by Molly.

The Allrecipes community can't get enough of this top-rated recipe, which has more than 7,000 rave reviews. "I can't praise this chili enough," says reviewer VORCHA. "The meat melted in your mouth, the flavors tingled nicely all the way to your toes."

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Habanero Hellfire Chili

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Habanero Hellfire Chili | Photo by Baasinator.

"This was the best chili I have ever made," raves reviewer Darcy. "If you don't like VERY spicy foods just reduce the ammount of peppers involved in the original recipe. Delicious!!"

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Best Damn Chili

Best Damn Chili
Photo by *Sherri*.

This aptly named chili, spiced with jalapenos and an Anaheim chile pepper, is sure to please even the pickiest eaters at your table.

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Frank's Spicy Alabama Onion Beer Chili

Frank's Spicy Alabama Onion Beer Chili
Eat

This chili with Alabama roots takes a whopping 48 hours to make. But it's worth the wait! Recipe creator EVILCHEF says two days of refrigeration is a necessary step, as it gets much better with time.

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Cha Cha's White Chicken Chili

Cha Cha's White Chicken Chili
Marisa R.

You can make this spicy white chicken chili in just half an hour, so it's the perfect quick and easy dinner for busy weeknights.

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Sweet and Spicy Ground Beef Chili

Sweet and Spicy Ground Beef Chili

This flavorful ground beef chili gets its spiciness from jalapenos and chili powder, while two tablespoons of sugar add subtle sweetness.

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Tray's Spicy Texas Chili

Tray's Spicy Texas Chili
Soup Loving Nicole

This hot chili recipe is the result of years of experimentation to find the best "easy-to-make and delicious chili," according to recipe creator Tray_H.

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Fusion Chili

Fusion Chili
Allrecipes Magazine

"Each bite slowly delivers a sweet flavor followed by dry heat afterwards," recipe creator LONBINDER says of this sweet and spicy chili made with hot Italian sausage.

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Selina

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