Best 20 Skillet Chili Recipes

CORNBREAD TOPPED CAST-IRON SKILLET CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper and toss with 1 tablespoon of the flour and 1 tablespoon of the cornmeal. Add the beef to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned, 6 to 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add the chili powder (use less if you like milder chili) and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, beans and 1 tablespoon of the sugar and bring to simmer. Cook until the meat becomes tender and the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. If the liquid reduces to less than three-quarters of the way up the sides of the meat, stir in a little water.
• Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Whisk the remaining 3/4 cup cornmeal, 3/4 cup flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk the sour cream, milk and egg together in another bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until well combined. Stir in the melted butter and Cheddar cheese. Drop oval-shaped spoonfuls of batter on top of the chili, leaving space in between. The batter will not completely cover the chili.
• Bake until the cornbread is golden brown and springs back when touched, and the chili is hot and bubbly, about 17 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven and serve with more sour cream.

CHILI BEEF NOODLE SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add the tomatoes, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through., Drain noodles; stir into beef mixture and heat through. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CHILI CORNBREAD SKILLET RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Make the chili: Heat the olive oil in a 4-quart cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until soft and browned. Add the garlic and jalapeño, and sauté for another minute, until fragrant.
• Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, until cooked through and browned. If there is a large amount of excess oil, spoon out of the skillet and discard.
• Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and water, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the cornbread batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vegetable oil.
• While whisking continuously, slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until everything is moistened.
• Remove the chili from the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly across the surface.
• Pour the cornbread batter over the chili and cheese, and spread evenly all the way to the edges of the pan.
• Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
• Scoop the chili and cornbread into bowls and garnish with cilantro.
• Enjoy!

VEGETARIAN SKILLET CHILI TOPPED WITH CORNBREAD

Steps:

• For the chili: Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash and a pinch of salt and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and browned in spots, about 8 minutes. Remove the squash from the pan and set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add the chili powder (use less if you like milder chili) and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the vegetable stock, tomatoes, beans, sugar and cooked squash and bring to a simmer. Cook until all of the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. (If the liquid reduces to less than three-quarters of the way up the sides of the squash, stir in a little water.) Stir in the baby spinach by the handful until all is incorporated and wilted.
• For the cornbread topping: Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk the milk, sour cream and egg together in another bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until well combined. Stir in the melted butter and Cheddar. Drop spoonfuls of the batter on top of the chili, leaving space in between. (The batter will not completely cover the chili.)
• Bake until the cornbread is golden brown and springs back when touched and the chili is hot and bubbly, about 18 minutes. Serve with more sour cream and pickled jalapenos.

SKILLET CHILI NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with rack in upper third.
• Spread 5 cups chips in a 12-inch heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably cast iron). Top with 1 cup chili, then half the beans and 1 cup cheese. Layer with remaining 5 cups chips, 1 cup chili, remaining beans, and 1 cup cheese.
• Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Top with radishes, jalapenos, and cilantro; serve with sour cream, salsa, and avocado.

SKILLET CHILI 'N EGGS

Steps:

• Stir chili with beans and corn together in a large skillet over medium heat; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Break eggs onto chili mixture and top eggs with American cheese.
• Cover skillet and cook until eggs are set and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

SUNNY'S TEX-MEX CHILI MAC SKILLET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven or a grill to 375 degrees F.
• Add the olive oil, chili powder and cumin to a large cast-iron pan over medium heat. Toast and stir until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the beef, salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, breaking the beef into bits while browning, until fully cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the marinara sauce and stir to coat. Add the pasta straight from the bag and stir.
• Level the contents of the pan and top with the cheese, then arrange the jalapeno slices around the pan on top. Bake or grill with the lid closed until the cheese melts and is golden on the edges, 10 to 15 minutes. Top with the Greek yogurt and scallions. Serve warm.

SKILLET CHILI PIE WITH CORNBREAD TOPPING

Steps:

• To make the chili: cook onion, garlic and green pepper with the ground beef in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat until meat is browned and crumbly; drain VERY well.
• Add in all remaining ingredients (except the topping ingredients); mix well and bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove the skillet with the ground beef mixture from heat; set aside.
• To make the corn bread topping: combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
• In another small bowl, combine the egg white and buttermilk; add to the dry ingredients, stirring until moistened.
• Spoon evenly over the gound beef mixture in the skillet.
• Set oven to 400 degrees.
• Bake for about 13-14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• Delicious!

CHILI'S COPYCAT SKILLET QUESO RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the Velveeta cheese into cubes.
• Combine the cheese with the remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir frequently until cheese melts.
• Enjoy with tortilla chips or bread.

VEGETARIAN SKILLET CHILI WITH EGGS AND CHEDDAR

Steps:

• In a large (preferably cast-iron) skillet, melt the butter over medium-high. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin and chili powder, stir to combine, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to stick to the bottom of the pan and turns the color of rust, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes and both cans of beans with their liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, smashing the beans lightly and stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, then season to taste with salt.
• Reduce the heat to low. If your chili is thick enough, make four divots evenly spaced in the chili and crack an egg into each divot. (If the chili is not thick enough to hold the divots, don't worry, just crack the eggs on top.) Using a fork or spoon, gently cover the whites with chili. (This helps the whites cook faster and more evenly). Season the eggs with salt and pepper, then sprinkle the chili with Cheddar. Cover and cook until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish, if desired, with cilantro sprigs. Serve with tortillas, tortilla chips or tostadas alongside.

CHILI CORNBREAD SKILLET PIE

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet.
• Brown ground beef.
• Add garlic, onion, green pepper, chili powder and cumin.
• Add tomato sauce and chili beans.
• Cook for 10 minutes and top with cornmeal topping.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the topping------------.
• Combine cornmeal, sugar and salt in a saucepan.
• Pour reserved corn liquid into a measuring cup and add enough water to make 2 3/4 Cups.
• Whisk liquid into cornmeal.
• Add corn.
• Stir over medium high heat until mixture is thick and starts to boil, about 10 minutes.
• Let cool for 15 minutes and mix in eggs.
• Spread on top of chili and bake for 40 minutes.

SKILLET CHILI

Steps:

• Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat, and crumble. Stir in onion, green pepper, tomato sauce, tomato paste and chili beans. Season with chili powder, hot sauce, seasoning salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder.
• Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency (at least 1 hour for best flavor).

CHILI SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef, onion, pepper and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next 7 ingredients; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 25 minutes., Stir in corn and olives; cover and cook 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with cheese; cook, covered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. If desired, top with green onions.

EASY SKILLET CHEESE-TOPPED CHILI MACARONI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown onion and garlic with ground beef.
• Drain and return to pan.
• Add kidney beans, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, and salt.
• Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• Add cooked macaroni and stir.
• Add grated cheddar to top, cover and simmer just until cheese melts.

CHILI MAC SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Stir in the tomatoes, beans, corn, chili powder, salt and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until heated through. , Drain the macaroni and add to skillet; stir to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

LIGHT CHILI MAC SKILLET SUPPER

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook meat aond onion until done.
• Drain fat and stir in kidney beans, tomato sauce, undrained tomatoes, uncooked macaroni, green pepper, water, chili powder, and garlic powder.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring often.
• Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle with cheese.
• Cover to melt cheese and serve.

CHILI-MACARONI SKILLET

Steps:

• 1. Combine beef, onion and green pepper in a heavy skillet; cook until beef is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well.
• 2. Stir in next 6 ingredients. Add 2 soup cans of water. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes, or until pasta is thoroughly cooked and all liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Yield 6 servings
• 3. Add water in half cup intervals if pasta hasn't cooked and too much liquid has absorbed.

CHILI-PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet cook ground beef, onion, and pepper until ground beef is browned. Drain grease.
• 2. Stir in beans, tomatoes with juice, dried pasta, tomato soup, taco seasoning, and just enough water to cover mixture. Bring to boiling and then reduce heat so simmer. Cook covered 20 minutes or until pasta is done - stirring often. Add water during this time if needed to finish cooking pasta.
• 3. Remove skillet from heat, top with cheese, and recover with lid for a couple minutes to let the cheese melt.

CHILI MACARONI SKILLET

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
• Stir in uncooked Pasta, Sauce Mix and remaining ingredients except cheese and additional chili powder. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat. Spoon into individual serving bowls; sprinkle with cheese and additional chili powder.

VEGETARIAN SKILLET CHILI

Steps:

• Make the pickled onions: Squeeze lime juice into a bowl, and add onion, salt and sugar. Let rest while you make the chili.
• Prepare the chili: Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the oil. When hot, add onion and sauté until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, chile powder and oregano and sauté until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Add beans and tomatoes and a few large pinches of salt and let simmer until the tomatoes break down, about 20 minutes.
• Taste and add more salt, chile powder and/or oregano to taste. Serve with the pickled onions and any of the garnishes you like.