I tried 5 different kinds of canned chili, and there's only one I'd eat again

Abigail Abesamis DemarestNov 6, 2024, 23:23 IST

I tried chili from the brands Hormel, Wolf Brand, Amy's, and Campbell's.Abigail Abesamis Demarest

I reviewed five kinds of canned chili from the supermarket to find the best-tasting option.
The meat-free version of Amy's was quite tasty, but the Campbell's Chunky chili mac was my favorite.

Chili is warm, comforting, and filling, but it requires a fair amount of chopping and simmering to build those complex flavors. So canned options offer a cheap and convenient way to enjoy the classic meal.

I reviewed five kinds of canned chili — Hormel, Wolf Brand, Amy's, Campbell's Chunky, and the Campbell's brand Well Yes — to find the best option.

I decided to compare versions with beans for consistency's sake, and I heated up each chili in the microwave following the instructions on the respective cans.

Read on to see how these canned chilis stacked up.

Hormel's take had what I'd consider a classic, canned-chili taste.

Hormel's chili had a lot of beans.Abigail Abesamis Demarest

Wolf Brand's chili had a smoother consistency and a lot more spices.

Wolf Brand's chili would work great with cheese to make a dip.Abigail Abesamis Demarest

I didn't even notice the Amy's chili was meat-free.

The Amy's chili contains tofu chunks instead of meat.Abigail Abesamis Demarest

The Campbell's Chunky chili mac was surprisingly good.

The Campbell's chili mac had a noticeable tomato flavor.Abigail Abesamis Demarest

The Campbell's Well Yes veggie chili would make a solid on-the-go option.

This Campbell's chili comes in a microwave-safe container.Abigail Abesamis Demarest

None of these canned options compared to the rich flavor of homemade chili, but some were decently tasty.

For great chili, you're better off making a batch at home.Abigail Abesamis Demarest

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