Fall Means You Can Finally Enjoy 1 of These Delicious Chili Recipes Without Any Excuse

Updated on Dec 7, 2016 at 8:00 AM

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.

Slow-Cooker Cream Cheese Chili With Avocado, Lime, and Cilantro

This light, brothy dinner idea includes a classic trio of Latin ingredients: avocado, cilantro, and a hint of lime.

Spaghetti Squash, Sweet Potato, and Black Bean Chili

A hearty dish topped with tortilla strips and jalapeño. One word: yum.

Chips and Cheese Chili Casserole

Essentially nachos for dinner. Need we say more?

White Chicken Chili

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.

Honey Chili Chicken Bowl

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.

Spicy Chicken Chili With Pumpkin Beer Biscuits

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.

Chili-Stuffed Potatoes

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.

Gluten-Free Chili Lasagna

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.

Shredded Beef With Chili Con Carne

This classic take on the stew is as comforting as comfort food gets.

Vegetarian Butternut Squash Chipotle Chili With Avocado

A healthy twist on chili that includes chipotle spices, avocado, and butternut squash? Count us in.

Quinoa Chili

Whip up a traditional cilantro-garnished chili with healthy quinoa instead of rice.

Chicken Chili and Cilantro Lime 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).