16 Chili Recipes to Eat During the Super Bowl (or on Any Old Weeknight)

• Time Commitment: 1 hour
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein, one pot

This twist on the classic uses ground turkey instead of ground beef and white beans in place of kidney beans. It would be even tastier with a generous glug of hot sauce, if you ask us.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, special occasion-worthy

Don't let the homemade biscuits deter you: Much like the chili, they're made almost entirely from pantry staples that are likely already in your kitchen.

• Time Commitment: 6 hours and 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein, one pot, slow cooker recipe

Bust out the Crockpot for a game day meal all your guests will rave about. Not only will you only need to commit to 15 minutes of prep, but the leftovers will also last up to three months in the fridge.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, one pot

Just because it's meatless doesn't mean it isn't satisfying. Sweet potatoes, chickpeas, black beans, avocado and sour cream make the chili heartier than you'd expect.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 35 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein, one pot

Warm spices play up the rich, autumnal flavor of the sweet potatoes. We're talking cinnamon sticks, ground cloves, cumin and chili powder. Finish your bowl with all the scallions and cheddar cheese your heart desires.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, one pot, beginner-friendly

If you think it's drool-worthy fresh out of the Dutch oven, wait until you try the leftovers. The longer the cauliflower sits in the chili, the more flavorful it will be.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegan, kid-friendly, special occasion-worthy

It's not chili in the traditional sense, but we're definitely making room for it (and tons of tortilla chips) in our Super Bowl spread. Cashews, almond milk and potatoes make the dairy-free cheese sauce possible.

• Time Commitment: 45 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, one pot, beginner-friendly

If you're a fan of the O.G. (as in ground beef, kidney beans and canned tomatoes), look no further than this recipe. A balance of fresh produce and canned ingredients makes it a breeze to pull off yet decidedly delicious.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: high protein, crowd-pleaser, make ahead

Chopped jalapeño peppers and canned green chiles infuse this chicken-based chili with the optimal dose of heat. Might we suggest serving it chilaquiles-style over tortilla chips?

• Time Commitment: 45 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein, special occasion-worthy

It sure beats frying a million chicken wings before the big game, no? Save yourself even more time and effort by using a store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why I Love It: kid-friendly, beginner-friendly, make ahead

Last night's chili is today's breakfast. Served over cornbread waffles and topped with a runny egg, this dish will change how you think of chili forever.

• Time Commitment: 40 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, one pot, beginner-friendly

Sliced bell peppers, chicken breast and fajita seasoning are sure to spruce up your usual chili recipe. Go the extra mile by serving it in a deep sizzling skillet with soft tortillas.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour
• Why I Love It: vegetarian, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly

In our opinion, this pick is all about the finishing touches. Fresh cilantro and sherry vinegar are stirred in at the very end before the chili is served. Then, it's topped with everything from sliced avocado to shredded cheddar cheese.

• Time Commitment: 45 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, one pot

A little bit sweet, slightly rich and shockingly tasty. The magic ingredient is canned chipotle chiles in adobo, which offer heat and smokiness to counter the cocoa and chocolate chips.

• Time Commitment: 4 hours
• Why I Love It: special occasion-worthy, kid-friendly, high protein

Two game day icons, one drool-worthy mashup. And in case chili-topped potato skins aren't football-inspired enough for you, know that the chicken and veggies are cooked in beer for good measure.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour
• Why I Love It: special occasion-worthy, high protein

A generous flurry of spices makes this masterpiece what it is. Think beef and chicken bouillon, chili powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, brown sugar and cumin. Bonus points for serving the chili in a hulled-out loaf of bread.