Whether it's a comforting meal or an easy make-ahead weeknight dinner, chili is a go-to staple. But while American chili is typically a basic mashup of beans and meat, we'd like to remind you: chili originated in Mexico (although some argue it was Texas) as chili con carne, a hearty stew with chile peppers, meat, and other seasonings. In honor of the comforting dish, we've rounded up our favorite Latin twists on the recipe. Keep reading for lots of deliciousness ahead.
This light, brothy dinner idea includes a classic trio of Latin ingredients: avocado, cilantro, and a hint of lime.
A hearty dish topped with tortilla strips and jalapeño. One word: yum.
This slow-cooked white bean chili has a delicious, spicy kick and will remind you of the comforting dinners grandma used to make. Bonus: it only takes 30 minutes to cook.
A spicy chili chicken bowl that’s packed with ingredients and served over rice. Plus, it’s topped with a dollop of avocado crema. Warning: You might want to add a couple extra dollops.
The pumpkin beer biscuits are an unexpected twist, but spicy ingredients like chili powder and crushed red peppers give this dish just the right amount of kick alongside grated white cheese, cilantro, and slices of avocado.
Who says chili should only be served with rice? This recipe pairs the staple with a baked potato topped with Mexican cheese, sour cream, and avocado. Perfection.
Here, Italian meets Latin flavors in a layered lasagna packed with bean chili and finished off with Mexican-style garnishes — and we’re all for it.
This classic take on the stew is as comforting as comfort food gets.
A healthy twist on chili that includes chipotle spices, avocado, and butternut squash? Count us in.
Whip up a traditional cilantro-garnished chili with healthy quinoa instead of rice.
We still can’t get enough of this chicken chili recipe, and for good reason. It’s super simple yet packed with so much flavor. Your family will think you spent hours making it (you can thank your crockpot).