You Will Want To Make Every One Of These 5-Star Chili Recipes

Happy Fall Y'All! 

Waking up to crisp mornings, leaves falling at my feet and flocks of birds flying south, I can't help but be ready to get my chili-on! Just in case you were feeling the same, I thought I would share a few of the championship 5-star chili recipes I've saved to make this season. From vegetarian to meat lovers to eight-alarm, here are the best of the best.

30-Minute Chili. Yes, 30-minutes, total! With 5-minutes of prep and 25-minutes cook-time, this 30-minute chili from Southern Living had the reviewers swearing by it as their go-to for quick dinners and potlucks. Kid-approved, too!

This Blue Ribbon Chili recipe has over 2,200 reviews 95% are 5stars and ZERO one star. That means even the shittiest of chefs can pull this one off! Of course, it helps there's a video walkthrough. I'm totally giving this one a try. It's smooth chili, as opposed to the ultra-bean-y chili. (see above)

This 5-star 5-step chili recipe from, Betty Crocker, is super easy and ready in less than 2 hours!

This Vegetarian Chili with Avocado cream from Martha Stewert had the reviewers going wild.  One reviewer said, "I was so skeptical of this recipe - fennel and all that CELERY??? I was wrong. This is one of the best vegetarian chilis we've ever made."

Did you know there's an International Chili Society? Every year, ICS holds the world championship Chili-cookoff. Whether you like Texas Chili or 5-alarm, the ICS has a complete list of winner's and their championship Chili recipes. To see them all, click here! 

This Creamy White Chili from Taste of Home, makes it to the table in under an hour, has 552 5-star reviews and had one reviewer, a college student, singing it's praises. "I got this wonderful chili recipe from my sister-in-law, who made a big batch and served a crowd one night. It was a hit. Plus, it's easy and quick, which is helpful since I'm a college student. In all my years of 4-H cooking, I've never had another dish get so many compliments."

Why stop at 5-alarm? Epicurious is bringing out the fire department for their, Ding Dong 8-Alarm chili. Yes, EIGHT! How you wouldn't have to ice down your mouth and ass for 24 hours after a spoonful I don't know, but if this is your thing, or you hate someone and are going to their potluck, have a go at this insanity.

I remember my first turkey chili. When I found out it was made with turkey instead of beef, I was floored. I HAD NO IDEA! Truth be told, I pretty much only use turkey in my chili now. It's low-fat, heart healthy and NO ONE knows the difference. This 5-star turkey recipe is the clear winner with thousands of 5-star recipes. 

This weekend I'm making the turkey chili. Which is your favorite? 

7 Super Yummy + Hearty One-Pot Wonders

During the cold winter months, I am a one-pot wonder champion. The meals are always easy, hearty and everyone likes them. Below are seven I regularly rotate for easy weekend stews or thirty-minute easy clean-up weeknight dinners.

This 5-star Old Fashion Beef Stew from The New York Times Simmer of Hope, 

has 1304 reviewers singing its praises. I'm one of them. 

So good Sunday dinner.  My ultimate one-pot favorite.

Corn Chowder, the poor forgotten one-pot wonder. I'm not even sure why because it's an excuse to eat loads of bacon!



I remember my first turkey chili. When I found out it was made with turkey instead of beef, I was floored. I HAD NO IDEA! Truth be told, I pretty much only use turkey in my chili now. It's low-fat, heart healthy and NO ONE knows the difference. This 5-star turkey recipe is the clear winner with thousands of 5-star recipes. 

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This One-Pot Pot Roast from, Yummy Healthy Easy, is a classic worth trying. I LOVE IT!

One-Pot Lemon Herb Chicken + Rice, from Creme De La Crumb, is super simple.

This Creamy White Chili from Taste of Home makes it to the table in under an hour, has 552 5-star reviews and had one reviewer, a college student, singing its praises. "I got this wonderful chili recipe from my sister-in-law, who made a big batch and served a crowd one night. It was a hit. Plus, it's easy and quick, which is helpful since I'm a college student. In all my years of 4-H cooking, I've never had another dish get so many compliments."

Last but not least, the chunky Chef is bringing his weeknight A-Game with this One-pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta.

7-Days of Healthy + Yummy One Pot Wonders

The last thing I want to do on a Sunday night, or any night for that matter, is dishes. I need to spend my evening on the couch preparing for the week ahead, not getting dish-pan hands! Which is why, every Sunday, I make a one-pot meal in my dutch oven.

One-pot meals are super easy to make and clean up after. All you do is throw some ingredients in a pot, pop on the lid, stir occasionally, then serve. The best part is the kitchen is clean before I even serve dinner!

While looking for inspiration for this week's one-pot wonder, I was beyond amazed at the one-pot/pan options available. I was so inspired, I thought, why only make one pot meals on Sunday? Why not make one-pot meals all week?

It was hard to pick, but below is how I plan to spend the entire week making, one-pot wonders. From shrimp, to chicken, to sausage, and beef, this below meals have so much flavor and variety, it's hard to believe it's going to be so easy to cook and clean up after them.

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Creme De La Crumb, super simple recipe for One-Pot Lemon Herb Chicken + Rice,

I can't wait to make! 

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Favorite Family Recipes', One Pot low-fat creamy garlic noodles is on the menu this weekend. 

It looks so easy to make!

                

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A Dish of Family Life, offers the most amazing recipe for One-pot Lemon Shrimp Pasta. 

I can see this becoming a regular meal for my family. 

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Cooking Classy Makes her One Pan Balsamic Chicken + Veggies look easy and yummy! 

(Try Teriyaki glaze if Balsamic is not your thing!) 

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This One-Pot Pot Roast from, Yummy Healthy Easy, has Sunday Roast written all over it!

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Making Thyme For Health's One-Pot Zucchini pasta is at the top of my summer pasta list!  

I plan to add a 1/4 of pesto and grilled Chicken. YUM!

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And finally, from one of my favs, Damn Delicious, One-pot pasta and sausage, the ultimate crowd pleaser for my boys.

What's your favorite one-pot meal? If you loved this post, please let me know so I can keep the one-pot meals coming!