If you ask us, there’s no wrong way to make chili. Sure, purists would say that there’s only one true recipe (which relies on a handful of very specific ingredients) but we’ve eaten enough bowls to confidently say that some of the best chilis feature unexpected ingredients—or aren’t even made with beef! It should come as no surprise then, that chili is the perfect crowd-pleaser when it comes to game-day entertaining. It’s a breeze to make (especially when you use your slow-cooker) and there are enough variations on the classic that you’re sure to find one your guests will be a fan of. Need a recipe to get you started? We’ve rounded up all our best ones, starting with Ree’s fan-favorite take.You can’t go wrong with a simple, perfect chili that fans call “delicious” and “EXACTLY what I needed”.

You can wrap yourself up in a cozy blanket and melt away the stress of the day with a warm bowl of this bold-flavored chili, an indulgence that you can feel good about eating!

A touch of coffee adds depth to this simple but nuanced under-an-hour chili.