Watch Ree's Video and Prepare to Drool Over Her Leftover Chili (2024)

It's a cold, snowy winter for many people across the country. And what's the best way to cope with those wintertime blues? Heating up a pot of chili, of course!

Beef and bean chili, white chicken chili, or even a vegetarian sweet potato chili will warm you up on the coldest of days. So whether you're hunkering down for a cozy winter dinner or simply reheating leftovers for a quick and comforting lunch, you'll want to meal prep a big batch of chili to stash in the freezer.

That's exactly what Ree Drummond did when she took to social media to share her little love letter to a hearty pot chili—more specifically, leftover chili. After all, it's always better the next day. 😉

"Leftover Chili: A Love Story 🌶," she captioned the post.

One look at Ree's video and it's easy to see that this is our kind of love story. So, how does The Pioneer Woman heat things up in the kitchen with her leftover chili?

She has a few tricks up her sleeve and a handful of chili toppings like crunchy corn chips and pico de gallo that make it all the more scrumptious. One commenter on the video even wrote, "sour cream is a must."

Take Ree's word for it: "You have to add it first so it becomes one with the chili."

Genius thought, if you ask us.

Here's a brief tutorial on how to reheat leftover chili, according to Ree:

For starters, she grabs her adorable Pioneer Woman Frontier Speckle Aluminum Cookware saucepan. Then, she adds frozen leftover chili to the pot. Now, here's the key to reheating chili—add a bit of water (or beer, if that's what you like) to help loosen the mixture as you slowly warm it up on the stovetop. While the chili is simmering, grate cheddar cheese using a handy dandy box grater. Pour the chili into bowls and top with sour cream, grated cheese, pico de gallo, corn chips, and fresh cilantro.

Dig in and live happily ever after! 🥰