A simple yet flavorful gluten-free chili that is ready in no time. This gluten-free chili recipe uses fresh ingredients, it's simple to make, and it's packed with spices.
You can add more or less spice to make it exactly the way you want. For a cheesy chili, try this Crack Chicken Chili. You can make it in a slow cooker or on the stove.
Gluten-Free Chili
Did you know that chili from a can, and some chili beans contain wheat as an ingredient? Yep. We love making gluten-free chili at home.
It's easier than most people think, less expensive to make than purchasing pre-made chili, and you can adjust it to fit your taste buds.
If you've ever wanted to throw a fall dinner party, here's the easiest way to do it (and it's super economical).
Host a Gluten-Free Chili Bar. You can have your toppings prepared, your gluten-free cornbread in the oven and your chili on the stove in less than thirty minutes. Easy-peasy.
This past fall we had a dinner party and invited twelve people over. I knew right away that I wanted to do some sort or buffet, or bar.
We've been loving all the Simple Truth Organic products and this past week Fred Meyer had a sale on the Simple Truth Organic canned goods, shredded cheeses, and meats.
They had everything I needed for a Gluten-Free Chili bar. I walked away with all the ingredients I needed to feed a group of twelve a delicious, organic meal.
I also snagged a few cute fall decorations to fancy-up the table I planned to serve from. But more on that later.
My family of four served a variety of toppings with our gluten-free chili including chopped tomatoes, sliced olives, green onion, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
That way our guests could make their chili the way they wanted it before grabbing a mini cornbread muffin.
Gluten-Free Chili Toppings
- Salsa
- Sour Cream
- Shredded Cheese
- Sliced Jalapenos
- Chopped Onion
- Sliced Green Onion
- Chopped Tomatoes
- Sliced Olives
All of the ingredients for the cornbread, chili, toppings, and drinks ran us just under $50.
How many people can say they fed a crowd of 12-16 people a homemade meal that was not only organic, but delicious and filling? Gluten-Free Chili is an expensive and easy meal.
Ordering pizza for twelve people could have cost you more depending on where you live and what kind of gluten-free pizza you ordered.
And let's be honest, pizza parties are easy but they aren't as fun (in my opinion).
Is chili gluten free?
Not all store-bought chili is gluten free. It's best to always check labels. To ensure your chili is gluten free it's best to make it from scratch.
That way you know what ingredients are going into it.
How to make gluten-free chili
- Cook ground beef, onions, and bell pepper in Dutch oven (or large pot) until the ground beef is cooked through and the onions are translucent.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings, and chiles and bring to a boil.
- Add beans and cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
For the complete list of ingredients and directions, please see the recipe card below.
Get my recipe for Gluten-Free Cornbread Muffins to serve with your gluten-free chili. A Mind "full" Mom has an Instant Pot Chili that you'll love.
For a low carb chili you'll want to make this Keto Chili.
If you make this gluten-free chili, please come back and let me know what you thought! If you have a question, please leave it in the comments and I will get back to you.
Gluten-Free Chili
Host your next dinner party with a Gluten-Fee Chili Bar! This gluten-free chili is ready in less than an hour and the chili bar is super easy to pull together.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 organic onion, diced
- 1 organic green bell pepper, diced
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can organic chiles, hot
- 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, drained but not rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained but not rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained but not rinsed
Instructions
- Cook ground beef, onions, and bell pepper in Dutch oven (or large pot) until the ground beef is cooked through and the onions are translucent.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings, and chiles and bring to a boil.
- Add beans and cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve hot with toppings and gluten free cornbread.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 305Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 1163mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 10gSugar: 6gProtein: 24g
Raia
It's not even 9am and now I'm craving a big bowl of chili! I love this idea! So comforting and yummy. 🙂
chrystal
Thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Now that is a fun idea!!! Great for a little party for sure!
chrystal
You can sub diced sweet potato for the meat to keep this vegetarian 🙂
Cricket Plunkett
I love chili, this looks like such a fun idea for game day!
chrystal
Thank you!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
I love this idea! I remember going to a dinner party as a kid and the theme was chili bar. I remember it was so much fun and I loved the food + all the toppings. Such a great idea!
chrystal
Thank you 🙂
Alexa
Capital A Adorable chili bar! You've inspired me to fancy-up our traditional Halloween chili bar. I am so glad you are promoting Simple Truth! I am so impressed with http://www.thekrogerco.com and all they are offering to the organic and special diet crowd now! We use their products all the time.
chrystal
Thank you!
Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands
This is such a great idea for a fall or Halloween party! Since we don't all eat meat I could easily pair this with a baked potato bar so there is something for everyone!
chrystal
You could also sub the meat for diced sweet potato 🙂
Megan
A chili bar sounds great to feed a crowd!
chrystal
It's one of our new go-to's!
Sarah
chili and cornbread. one of our family faves!
chrystal
We love them together!
Kelly @ TastingPage
I love making a big vat of chili and eating it all week. Your recipe looks perfect for a crowd!
chrystal
Thank you!
Amanda
I love this idea! It would make for a great gf potluck. Everyone bring an ingredient to top the chili!
chrystal
Great idea!
Lauren
This so fun!
Georgianna
Love it! I've done this at parties before and it always goes over so well!
GiGi
SUCH a good idea! I LOVEEEEEEE having the ability to "MAKE MY OWN" chili so to speak!
Alisa Fleming
We only have a two-person household, but I could so see making this for a weeknight meal with the toppers. It would be so wonderful for lunches or even a second dinner!
Brianna Hobbs
This is such a fun party idea for a crisp fall day. Who doesn't love a hearty bowl of chili?
chrystal
Thank you!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Awesome idea!
chrystal
Thank you!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
I love the Chili Bar idea! Easy and delicious!
Elizabeth | GlutenFreeBaking.com
This looks so good!
Megan
Such a cute set up too!
Nellie
What a great idea for a party!
chrystal
Thank you!
Jen
I just made this with a few subs and additions:
1. I opened up my paprika to find it infested with bugs. So I subbed tandoori powder.
2. I added smoked turkey wings for seasoning and, of course, deboned it and returned the meat, so this chili is beef and turkey.
3. I put in a couple cinnamon sticks.
4. I subbed the cayenne for a couple diced jalapenos.
5. For the diced tomatoes I used Hot Rotel.
It's VERY good!