Read the What exactly are Chili Beans discussion from the Chowhound Home Cooking, Soup food community. Join the discussion today. I participated in the National Pork Board Program as a member of One2One Network. I received compensation but all opinions are mine. Beef And Bean Enchiladas. These tender Honey Chipotle Ribs. Need help in the kitchen eHow offers quick and easy recipe ideas and cooking techniques for everyday meals as well as holidays and other celebrations. The Difference Between Chile and Chili. Ive mentioned before the difference between chile and chili, but didnt have a good reference for the claim. In case you missed it the last time The hot peppers used in spicy dishes are chile peppers the meaty well, usually meaty, though you can do a vegetarian version prepared food you eat with nachos is chili. Also, when you dry and grind a single pepper, that is chile powder. When you dry and grind one or more peppers, plus add garlic, cumin, salt and other seasonings to use in making chili, that is chili powder. Anyway, now I have a reference. TU0406_Sweet_Potato_Chips.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix/1417714042693.jpeg' alt='Difference Between Chili Powder And Chipotle Chili Powder' title='Difference Between Chili Powder And Chipotle Chili Powder' />No, its not authoritative but its better than just because I said so. Although if youre good with because I said so then thats fine with me. At the West Side Market is my source for spices that they dont carry at the grocery store Urban Herbs. They do mail order from their site, by the way. They have an extensive selection of chile powders. If you dont want to click through to the large picture and read all those upside down labels yourself, that includes Ancho, Guajilla, Chipotle, Cayenne, Jalapeo, dArbol, Pasilla Negro, Aji Panca, New Mexico, Aji Amarillo, Amazon, Birdseye and Serrano. And all the way up in the top right corner is the chili powder. So, like I said a single pepper is chile powder, a blend of peppers and other spices is chili powder.