Best 7 Chili For 100 People Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to cooking chili for a large gathering of 100 people. Discover a diverse range of recipes, each offering unique flavors and catering to various dietary preferences. From the classic all-beef chili, packed with ground beef and a blend of spices, to the vegetarian chili, bursting with colorful vegetables and a rich broth, our collection has something for everyone. Explore the hearty turkey chili, a leaner alternative with a distinct taste. For a spicy kick, try the chili verde, featuring tangy tomatillos and roasted poblano peppers. If you prefer a smoky flavor, the chipotle chili, infused with chipotle peppers, is sure to satisfy your cravings. And for those with dietary restrictions, the gluten-free chili and the dairy-free chili provide delicious options without compromising on taste. With detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and cooking tips, our recipes ensure a successful chili-making experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHILI FOR A CROWD



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This chili for a crowd was handed down to me by my aunt, who said she got it from a "grizzled Montana mountain man." I added some zesty ingredients to come up with the final version. Hot food is something that my husband's family isn't accustomed to, so I adjust the spices for them. In fact, with a few simple alterations to the "heat" index, I can serve this chili to anyone. -Lisa Humphreys, Wasilla, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 servings (6 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 pounds ground beef
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans or 4 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans or black beans, rinsed and drained
1 pound smoked kielbasa, sliced and halved
2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2/3 cup hickory-flavored barbecue sauce
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
5 fresh banana peppers, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme and sage
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • In an 8-qt. kettle or Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CHILI FOR 100 PEOPLE RECIPE - (3.4/5)



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Provided by carlaschwartz

Number Of Ingredients 11

30 pounds hamburger
2 (6-pound) cans chili beans
3 (6-pound) cans kidney beans
2 (6-pound) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (6-pound) can peeled tomatoes
1 (6-pound) can tomato paste
40 tablespoons chili powder
16 to 18 small onions, chopped
4 mild green peppers, chopped
4 tablespoons sugar
Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In batches, brown hamburger in skillet and drain off fat. Add all other ingredients and cook in several large Dutch ovens on low heat for 2 hours. Salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately. Freezes well.

CHILI FOR A CROWD



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This easy slow-cooker chili yields enough to serve a hungry crowd, making it perfect for tailgating, Super Bowl parties, and freezing for comfort food on-demand.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 8h

Yield 15 to 18 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 pounds ground chuck
2 medium onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
4 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
¼ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground red pepper
1 bay leaf
2 (16-ounce) cans light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
Toppings: sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, sliced ripe black olives

Steps:

  • Cook ground chuck, in batches, in a large skillet over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Place meat in a 7- or 8-quart slow cooker; stir in onions, next 12 ingredients, and, if desired, beans. Cook, covered, at HIGH 5 to 6 hours or at LOW 6 to 8 hours. Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve with desired toppings.
  • Cooktop preparation: Cook ground chuck, in batches, in a large Dutch oven. Drain beef and return to Dutch oven. Add onions, next 12 ingredients, and, if desired, beans. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 4 to 6 hours. Remove and discard bay leaf.

CHURCH SUPPER CHILI



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This recipe was created specifically for church suppers. It's a simple meal when served with cheese and crackers. -Vera Tollefsen, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h

Yield 100 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

21 pounds ground beef, browned and drained
9 cans (29 ounces each) tomato sauce
9 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
9 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
9 cans (15-3/4 ounces each) pork and beans
3 pounds onions, finely chopped
9 large green peppers, finely chopped
7-1/2 cups finely chopped celery with leaves
5 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon pepper
9 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in three large kettles; cover and cook over medium heat for 2-3 hours. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 852mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CHILLI FOR A CROWD



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Make a big batch of Mexican chilli con carne to keep hungry guests happy - this recipe serves 12-14

Provided by Lindsey Bareham

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 3h30m

Yield Serves 12-14

Number Of Ingredients 31

400g dried black beans or red kidney beans, or 3 x 400g cans black beans or red kidney beans
4 tbsp olive oil
900g minced pork
900g coarsely minced beef
250g rashers rindless smoked streaky bacon
6 large onions, finely chopped
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 celery heart, chopped
3 bay leaves
3 large unwaxed lemons
4 tbsp Mexican chilli powder (see tip) or mild chilli powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp dried oregano
3 tbsp tomato purée
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
300ml red wine
300ml beef or chicken stock
600ml soured cream
small bunch chives
5 ripe but firm avocados
2 red bird's-eye chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
4 small red onions, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves
4 limes
4 tbsp chopped coriander, plus sprigs to garnish (optional)
750ml boiling water
juice 1 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
500g couscous
2 x 225g bags corn chips
250g extra-mature cheddar, grated

Steps:

  • If using dried beans and not freezing the chilli, rinse and pick over the beans, then soak them overnight in plenty of water. Rinse again, and tip into a large pan with enough water to cover by 5cm and bring to the boil. Boil briskly for 10 mins, then turn down the heat and simmer gently for 30 mins or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based lidded pan and brown the pork, then the beef, in 4 batches, scooping into a bowl as you go. Slice the bacon into strips. Add to the empty pan and cook gently to begin with, raising the heat as the bacon crisps. Scoop the bacon out of the pan, stir in the onions, garlic, celery and the bay leaves, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft but hardly coloured - about 20 mins.
  • Quarter the lemons lengthways, cut out the pithy core and remove the seeds. Chop into very small pieces, each with a bit of peel. Stir the chilli powder, cumin and oregano into the onions and stir-fry for a couple of mins, then return the meat, adding the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, lemon, wine and stock. Stir as the dish heats up, then simmer, covered, for 1 hr 30 mins. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Can be frozen at this stage for up to 1 month - defrost overnight in the fridge before continuing with the recipe.
  • Add the beans to the pan - if you're using canned beans, rinse them first. Cook, uncovered, for a further 30 mins. Can be cooled at this stage and kept covered in the fridge for 24 hrs.
  • Tip the soured cream into a bowl, snip the chives into small pieces then scatter them over the soured cream, cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • To make the guacamole, halve the avocados lengthways, remove the stone and use a fork to mash the flesh into its shell. Scoop out into a bowl, mashing further if necessary (I like it lumpy). Add the chillies, onions and the garlic crushed to a paste with a little salt. Squeeze over the juice of 3 limes, season with black pepper and add the chopped coriander. Mix, adding extra lime juice to taste. Cover with cling film, allowing it to touch the surface. Chill until required.
  • To prepare the couscous, boil the kettle and measure 750ml water into a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, olive oil and couscous. Stir, cover with cling film and leave to soak for 30 mins, then fluff up with a fork.
  • Prepare the corn chips up to 1 hr before serving. Spread the chips on baking sheets, scatter over the cheese and place under a hot grill for 2-4 mins until molten and crusty. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with the chilli, couscous, guacamole, soured cream and chives and some coriander leaves sprinkled over the top, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

LARGE GROUP CHILI



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This is a simple chili recipe, one that I have adapted to fit a large group. I volunteer for my local church and cook to feed newcomers each month. I never know how many people that there will be so I always shoot to feed around 80 people. This is what I make for those cold months. I serve it with crackers, cheese, and chopped onions. So if you need to cook for a large group, or just love chili, then enjoy this one. This chili is made to be good for all so it has just the right amount of spice and flavor without going overboard. Hope you find this a great way to pleas a hungry crowd.

Provided by Chef Captain Kirk

Categories     Meat

Time 3h30m

Yield 70 8 oz Portions

Number Of Ingredients 22

12 lbs ground beef
4 large onions, Chopped
4 medium green peppers, Chopped
1 head celery (about 8 Ribs)
61 ounces canned kidney beans, Rinsed (4 Cans)
56 ounces canned beef broth (4 Cans)
106 ounces tomato puree (1 lg Can)
64 ounces salsa
58 ounces diced tomatoes, Undrained
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons steak sauce
2 tablespoons browning sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 cups water
1 cup chili powder (4.5oz)
1/4 cup dried basil
8 teaspoons cumin, Ground
4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons salt, Coarse ground
4 teaspoons pepper, Coarse ground
1 large onion, Chopped (topping)
40 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (topping)

Steps:

  • In a large pot put in all of the ground beef.
  • Then fill with water to cover the beef.
  • Bring the beef to a boil then reduce to a simmer. It is best that you stir it when you fist put it on the heat so the ground beef breaks up.
  • Stir occasionally till all of the meat is cooked. It will take about 35 minutes to brown all of the beef.
  • When the ground beef is simmering, chop the onion, green pepper, and celery. Make sure to stir the beef as you go.
  • When meat is done, use a strainer to drain the meat.
  • Leaving the meat to strain, finish chopping the vegetables.
  • Add the vegetables to your chili pot with the vegetable oil. Sweat the vegetables in the oil till they soften.
  • Once the vegetables are softened then add the ground beef. Then mix them together and turn off the heat.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the chili pot with the heat off (I do this because I transport it after this step). Mix all the ingredients together and transport the chili pot to the final location.
  • Then put back on heat. Bring it to a slow simmer (mixing occasionally). Let simmer for around 2 hours and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 608.8, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 17.9

CHILI FOR A CROWD



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Here's a creative idea for serving chili at your next winter party! Serve hearty chili in bread bowls you can eat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
8 medium onions, chopped (4 cups)
4 cans (28 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cans (19 oz each) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, liquid reserved
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
16 small round bread loaves
Olive or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In 8-quart Dutch oven or stockpot, cook beef and onions over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked and onions are tender; drain.
  • Stir in tomatoes, bean liquid, tomato sauce, chili powder, sugar and salt, breaking up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 1 1/4 hours.
  • Stir in beans. Simmer uncovered about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cut off the tops of bread loaves. Scoop out bread from the loaves, leaving a 1-inch thick wall. Brush the insides of the loaves with olive oil. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 5 minutes or until light golden brown. Place on serving plates. Spoon chili into bread bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1090 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use a large pot. You'll need a pot that can hold at least 20 quarts to make chili for 100 people.
  • Start with a flavorful base. Use a combination of browned ground beef, sausage, and bacon to create a rich and flavorful base for your chili.
  • Add plenty of vegetables. Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to chili. Use a variety of vegetables, such as onions, peppers, celery, and carrots.
  • Use a variety of beans. Beans are a key ingredient in chili. Use a variety of beans, such as kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
  • Season the chili well. Chili should be flavorful and well-seasoned. Use a combination of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes. Simmering the chili allows the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Chili is often served with toppings such as sour cream, cheese, onions, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Making chili for 100 people is a big undertaking, but it's definitely possible with a little planning and preparation. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and flavorful chili that will be enjoyed by everyone.

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