I've gotten picky with my chili as I get older and I presoak a few kinds of beans overnight and put in a skillet with some onion, squash and peppers in a skillet and throw the spices in and put on a grill that I can cover and let it slow cook. I also throw some tortillas on the grill. Bring some avocado or cheese to put on top and it's so good.
@shakemeup chili can be done in so many different ways. I do a meatless chili with black beans, lots of chopped onions, chopped bell peppers and Anaheim peppers. I also double the cumin in the recipe I use and add in one chopped chipotle pepper for flavor.
I've never thought of squash, might be an interesting thing to try next.