Best 8 Chili For A Crowd Recipes

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**Satisfy a Crowd with Flavorful Chili Recipes: A Culinary Exploration of Hearty and Delightful Dishes**

For gatherings of friends and family, nothing brings people together quite like a hearty and soul-warming bowl of chili. This versatile dish offers a symphony of flavors and textures that can cater to diverse tastes and preferences. In this culinary adventure, we present a collection of chili recipes that will transform your kitchen into a haven of aromas and tantalize the taste buds of every guest. From traditional beef chili to vegetarian and turkey variations, our recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will leave your crowd craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

SILVER PALATE CHILI FOR A CROWD RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by á-170456

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound yellow onions coarsely chopped
1 pound sweet Italian sausage removed from casings
4 pounds beef chuck ground
1 can tomato paste - (12 oz)
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/3 cup ground cumin
1/2 cup chili powder
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons salt or to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly-ground black pepper
3 cans Italian plum tomatoes - (28 oz ea) drained
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 cans dark-red kidney beans - (16 oz ea) drained
2 cans pitted black olives - (5 1/2 oz ea) drained

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a very large pot. Add the onions and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 15 minutes. Add the sausage meat and ground chuck; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the meats are well browned. Spoon off any excess fat and discard. Stir in the tomato paste, garlic, cumin, chili powder, mustard, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, wine, lemon juice, dill, parsley and kidney beans. Stir well and simmer, uncovered, for another 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Add olives; simmer for 5 minutes more to heat through. Serve immediately. This recipe yields 20 servings. Per serving: 260 calories, 19g carbohydrate, 26g protein, 10g fat, 55mg cholesterol.

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.

HEARTY VEGAN SLOW-COOKER CHILI



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Makes 10-15 servings. This recipe can be adjusted according to your taste preferences, so you can leave out undesirable ingredients or add others that appeal to you (like mushrooms). I add ingredients just to bulk up the heartiness and color palate of the chili, but feel free to just use a few green peppers or same-colored zucchinis as you desire. By the end, you just want everything to be hearty, moist, and flavored -- mess around with it as you go! I would say to serve it with shredded cheese and corn chips, but then it's no longer 'vegan.' : )

Provided by Grete

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 5h55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 zucchini, chopped
1 yellow squash, chopped
6 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, or more if needed
1 cup vegetable broth, or more if needed

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the green, red, and yellow bell peppers, onions, and garlic until the onions start to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Place the mixture into a slow cooker. Stir in spinach, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, chili powder, cumin, oregano, parsley, salt, black pepper, tomatoes, black beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, and tomato paste until thoroughly mixed. Pour the tomato sauce and vegetable broth over the ingredients.
  • Set the cooker on Low, and cook until all vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 hours. Check seasoning; if chili is too thick, add more tomato sauce and vegetable broth to desired thickness. Cook an additional 1 to 2 hours to blend the flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 616.7 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

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.

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

HEARTY POTLUCK CHILI



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A co-worker made this hearty and well-seasoned chili for a potluck at work, and I just had to have the recipe. It freezes nicely, too. -Linda Boehme, Fairmont, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 24 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 pounds ground beef
3 large onions, chopped
5 celery ribs, chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) pork and beans
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2-2/3 cups water
1/4 cup chili powder
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon each dried thyme, oregano and rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, cook the beef, onions and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until desired thickness is achieved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 904mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CROWD-PLEASING CHILI



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A chili that will keep your guests asking for more - ground beef, beans, tomatoes and more come together in a slow cooker - perfect for Mexican cuisine!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) seasoned tomato sauce for chili
2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) kidney beans, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) spicy chili beans
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Cook beef and onions in 12-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
  • Mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until chili is hot and bubbly. Chili will hold on low heat setting up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1015 mg

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans: Different types of beans offer different flavors and textures, so using a mix will create a more complex and interesting chili. Common beans used in chili include kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and Great Northern beans.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: Chili is all about the spices, so be generous with your measurements. Common spices used in chili include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the chili will be. Fresh vegetables, ground beef, and beans will all contribute to a delicious and flavorful chili.
  • Brown the beef and vegetables before adding them to the chili: This will help to develop their flavor and give the chili a richer taste.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the chili, the better it will taste.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Common toppings for chili include sour cream, shredded cheese, diced onions, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Making chili for a crowd can be a daunting task, but it's definitely doable with the right planning and preparation. By following the tips above, you can create a delicious and flavorful chili that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're cooking for a large group, don't be afraid to give chili a try!

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