Yes! Though ground beef is the most common protein in a chili recipe, chuck beef, brisket and short ribs do really well. Lamb and pork shoulder can also be used. For anything other than ground beef though, cut the meat into 2-inch cubes. Ground turkey can also be used, as well as shredded chicken, but you’ll want to reduce your cooking time since poultry meat can easily dry out. And, of course, venison or buffalo can also be substituted for ground beef.