Costco's 4-Pound Deli Favorite Was Spotted Just In Time For Fall: 'My Favorite Thing They Make'

Costco is great at providing its members with everything they need for each season, and autumn is arguably when the retail chain really hits its stride. We found many new Costco products to enjoy this September, but when the month came to an end customers happily discovered that Costco's hefty, 4-pound containers of Kirkland Signature Beef Chili had arrived. Chili is one of the best dishes to enjoy as the weather gets colder, and with Costco's chili returning right at the beginning of autumn it's the perfect choice for an easy dinner in the coming weeks and months.

The chili is sold cold in Costco's deli section and the ingredients are pre-cooked before the stew is packaged so consumers are given the choice to either heat it up at home or simply eat it cold (an option that some people are swearing by online). For as much chili as you get in each container, some people are saying the Kirkland Signature product is priced a bit higher than they would expect. The Kirkland Signature Beef Chili is currently listed at $4.53 per pound on Costco's website, so a single container costs upwards of $18 in total (in-store prices are likely a bit lower). Even still, considering the stew is capable of feeding six to eight people, you could argue it's well worth the cost for a quick and easy meal at home.

The excitement around Kirkland Signature Beef Chili each year is a testament to how popular the item truly is. Consumers often wait all year for their local Costco to restock the dish in the deli section, and despite its large size some people claim they eat the entire container themselves over a matter of days. "It's unreal how good it is," one Redditor remarked. Another was similarly complimentary, saying, "I look for it every year around this time." In response to people claiming the chili is too big to finish quickly enough, fans of the product were steadfast. "It actually freezes ok," one Redditor assured. "I can get through about half of a container before it goes bad."

One of the best things about this Costco chili is how versatile it is. Beyond eating the chili as is on its own, you can use it as a topping or mix in some additional ingredients for a bit of a change. We've previously discussed how Costco chili makes for a delicious dip when you add melted cheese, sour cream, and tomatoes, while fans online suggest adding tortilla chips for chili nachos. The popular Costco content creator costcohotfinds says she puts the chili on top of french fries, but it would also be good with a side of Costco's sourdough bread (which technically isn't real sourdough).