- 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.
- Still, none of these canned versions held a candle to homemade chili.
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.