- Add dairy. Dairy products like milk, sour cream, or yogurt can help to neutralize the spiciness of chili. Add them in small amounts until the desired level of spiciness is reached.
- Add sweetness. Sweet ingredients like sugar, honey, or fruit juice can help to balance the spiciness of chili. Add them in small amounts until the desired level of spiciness is reached.
- Add acid. Acidic ingredients like lime juice, lemon juice, or vinegar can help to cut through the spiciness of chili. Add them in small amounts until the desired level of spiciness is reached.
- Add more liquid. Adding more liquid can help to dilute the spiciness of chili. Water, broth, or beer can all be used.
- Simmer the chili. Simmering the chili can help to mellow the spiciness. Simmer it for at least 30 minutes, or until the desired level of spiciness is reached.
- Serve the chili with cooling sides. Cooling sides like rice, tortillas, or bread can help to offset the spiciness of chili.