Now that we’re squarely in October, observers of National Chili Month can get down to business. Yes, chili is one of those foods so revered that it gets a whole month of honor rather than just a day.

There’s nothing like a bowl of chili on a winter day. The spicy stew generally contains meat, beans, and chile powder or different chiles, from ancho to chipotles and poblanos. And, as this collection ...