Chili

noun
  1. A small hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used in sauces, relishes, and spice powders. noun
    She added a pinch of chili to the stew to give it some heat.
    The recipe calls for two fresh red chilies, finely chopped.
  2. A spicy stew containing chili peppers, meat (usually beef), and often tomatoes and beans. noun
    We enjoyed a hearty bowl of chili on the cold winter night.
    The cook-off featured a variety of chili recipes from mild to extremely spicy.