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Classic, Homemade Chili So Easy You Don’t Need a Recipe!

Everyday Cooks Recipe Club·Kelly Smith·21 September 2026·27 min

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In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly talk about chili - Texas Chili, Chili Beans, Football Chili, however you refer to it, we are ready to talk about it. Chili is an easy and comforting meal, whether you make it on the stove or in the slow cooker. It’s a perfect recipe for fall and football season and it couldn’t be easier to make!In this episode, we talk about:Making chili in the slow cooker instead of on the stoveUsing chili spice mixes versus making your own blendUsing Nomato Sauce instead of canned tomatoesAdding pumpkin to your chiliUsing unsweetened cocoa powder in your chiliSuggested toppings for your chili barHow Kelly is on a roll with making up her own recipesThe basics to make chili: ground beef, beans, chili seasoning, tomatoesIf you don’t like beans, then leave them out!Vegetarian or Vegan chili ideasDon’t forget about making chili dogs with your leftover chili Resources & LinksClassic Recipeshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kohQm8IfE7Mhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/oUgTYBRML2k?is=0zNR-PqMdO2iSTDVChugwater Chili (Seasoning used by Stephanie)https://www.chugwaterchili.com/blogs/recipesVegan Chili:https://rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-chili/#wprm-recipe-container-17575Pumpkin Chili Recipe:https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a36973563/pumpkin-chili-recipe/Nomato Sauce Recipe:https://healmedelicious.com/classic-nomato-sauce-aip/Support the ShowIf you loved this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who loves to cook. It helps our little cooking club grow and keeps us inspired to bring you more recipes each month! Thank you for your support!DisclaimerEveryday Cooks Recipe Club is a podcast for home cooks who love exploring new recipes and sharing the experience. We feature recipes from talented chefs, cookbook authors, and food creators, always giving full credit to the original source. We do not claim ownership of these recipes, and we encourage listeners to support the chefs by purchasing their cookbooks or visiting their websites or social channels. For copyright reasons, we do not share full recipes in our show notes. Instead, we talk about our own cooking experiences, tips, and takeaways.CreditOriginal Music by Matthew J. SmithRecipe Testers are Matt, Ryan, Matt and Cameron