Chili sauce is the foundation of the best chili recipes. No matter what kind of chili you are making, there is no argument that the chili sauce needs to be fantastic. Chili is a classic, comfort food recipe. Once you learn how to make a delicious chili sauce, then you can make this chili in three different ways, with just a few modifications. Classic Beef and Bean Chili (AKA 5 Alarm Chili)– make the recipe as is. Chili Recipe No Beans - follow the recipe as is but leave out the beans. Vegetarian Chili – Follow the recipe as is but skip the meat. The chili sauce in this recipe is the perfect blend of crushed tomatoes, fresh peppers, and spices. I like a spicy chili recipe. You can reduce the amount of cayenne if you want to keep your chili milder.