How To Make Kevin’s Famous Chili from The Office

Scranton’s very own Kevin Malone, er, Brian Baumgartner, actor/comedian from “The Office,” stopped by the MUNCHIES Test Kitchen to make a batch of his famous chili from his new cookbook “Seriously Good Chili Cookbook: 177 of the Best Recipes in the World.”
Brian’s chili, which is inspired by Kevin’s infamous scene from “The Office,” has everything you could want: savory ground beef, ancho chili powder, and a clever secret ingredient (hint: it’s beans from a can).
Brian shares not just his love for this one-pot crowd pleaser, but also what his character Kevin has done to bring joy to so many viewers and the gloriousness of physical comedy. You won’t want to miss this one!
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[@noirlily3413]

🤣🤣🤣 He's a great actor! Not hearing his "Kevin Voice" feels so weird!

[@Willi.am05]

haha so true! Thats how amazing he is

[@kaipolidori9979]

@@Willi.am05 W profile pic

[@johnsmith6132]

Give him a Xanax and then you can probably hear him talk like that again

[@Levacque]

He's in a single shot of Arrested Development but I didn't know for over a decade because he uses his real voice, has a beard, and is wearing a ball cap. All he says as a gun store owner is, "Well there's a gun show loophole."

[@lolsomeyoutuber.1425]

he got older

[@jamessouthby2437]

Dude could host a cooking show, he's so smooth with his delivery while cooking at the same time :)

[@localgames1]

He's literally not cutting anything correctly.

[@elusiveillithid2633]

@@localgames1 He is cutting precisely as he intends to.

[@kaygomo23]

I think he missed his calling in life.. He's like a male Julia Child.

[@arthas640]

Bonus points if he drops it after every meal

[@jasonhaiad]

@@localgames1 who tf cares lmao home cooking > self fellating "high end" bs every time

[@SilverScarletSpider]

kevin is appearing in so many youtube channels this month, his agent or marketing team must be doing big things

[@bjornekelund3507]

yeah he just released a cookbook duh

[@Mildern]

He's really milking the shit out of 1 scene isn't he? lol Good for him.

[@maxsharpe2194]

Kevin and Creed are my favorite characters because they're 100% real people.

[@Heytheremrsky]

@@Mildern seriously, I’m getting so sick of seeing this dude’s face on a nearly daily basis trying to grasp onto every penny “Kevin” can get for him

[@loveinthematrix]

@@Mildern lmao everyone is salty because he’s someone you want to make fun of but he’s rich & more successful than us so what can we do

[@ChillAssTurtle]

When kevin in the show dropped his chilli ive never experienced more emotion since then

[@radi0bezel825]

That’s was the first episode I ever watched. I don’t rmr laughing that hard in my life

[@divaalfirman3295]

Saddest scene in the show. Michael leaving is a close second

[@Pimpmister78]

It is so sad. Sometimes I skip it.

[@jakep1979]

That and Walt throwing that pizza over his house,,,, there goes a perfectly big pizza to waste!

[@TheKorfish]

The universe was truly against him that day.

[@expandedhistory]

If you would had told me Kevin and Munchies would do a collab video, I would’ve called you crazy.

[@moeruss2726]

💯 🤔!

[@ryanlow5568]

thats what she said

[@EzraDair]

Dude it’s 2022 we’ve passed that phase everyone is with everyone nowadays

[@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n]

@@ryanlow5568 that doesn't wor-

[@Helpzay]

@@ryanlow5568 💀

[@jacquelinejones8681]

This video feels like a hug from an old friend. 🥰

[@thepowerofIandI]

Warm like his chili

[@Issue566]

A safe warm blanket

[@jackdiddIey]

He should be a voice actor, he's got a really nice voice

[@arthas640]

hes done a bit but not enough. I was actually surprised to hear him on Adventure Time, and he also played against character type on Law and Order SVU

[@xtramoistboi]

He's been doing the voice of the bear on the kids show Trash Truck. My kid loves it.

[@nickdunston7358]

He could definitely voice Cookie Monster

[@Noles4life77]

Yea his voice is like butter. But apparently the office cast has made over $500 million in residuals since the show has ended so I don’t think he really cares about working anymore lol

[@simonbionary11010]

@@Noles4life77 He got a networth of 10 million dollars so i absolutely agree with you. What he do now is just slice of life.

[@MarkieMTB]

I genuinely felt so bad when he dropped the chilli in the show and watching this reminds me of the good ol days when the office was on ! Good stuff

[@holeindanssock156]

His worried sad face as he scoops it up to put back with a clipboard 📋. Very sanitary im sure the office enjoyed it. Lul. Side note i always laugh thinking about the carpet the film crew had to cut out after you can actually see cut marks after that on the floor slightly.. Lul

[@MamadNobari]

That was the saddest day of my life.

[@BigBoss-ou5ij]

I wish there was a way to know your in the good ol days before you left them

[@courregeaaron947]

@@BigBoss-ou5ijtrue

[@Chernobog34]

Brian seems like such a kind soul. Like a man who loves the world and sees beauty in everybody and everything. Hearing him talk about the Office like an group of friends making a show is so heartwarming.

[@jorgeherrera1074]

To do the "Kevin" voice and persona so well makes me think this is one of the most underrated actors! I can't NOT see kevin and yet I hear a fully normal and well spoken man!! How did he do it so well!!!

[@carloseduardo-fo1rq]

yeah, you should see the office bloopers, Brian is acting like Kevin and suddenly he literally turns into another person, him and Dwigth actor are crazy actors, they completly change

[@robertlarson7224]

Brian Baumgartner is definitely winning on the social media outreach front in comparison to a lot of his past castmates. He might not have the biggest mainstream following but he's really rapidly gaining traction in online spaces.

[@mini_mozzer]

thats what happens when u milk the fuck outta something you did 12 years ago 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robwood1987]

It helps that he seems like a genuinely nice guy. The more you see of the real Brian, the more you like him. Can’t say the same about some of the other cast members like Jenna

[@arthas640]

@@robwood1987 Yeah, I never Kelly/Mindy Kaling in the show but didnt quiet hate her much (at least until the last season). I've grown to hate her IRL though, especially if what she's said about the recent Velma series is true. She's claimed credit for her portrayal of Velma in the series, she said she relates a lot to Velma, and she's acted like it's her vision for the character, and in the series she's a real bitch, really racist, and extremely judgmental about things like height/race/looks/weight, and Kaling has clearly chosen to use hate-baiting, race-baiting, and queer-baiting to try and drum up social media buzz about the series. Even if the series was good or wasnt a Scooby Doo series but rather wholly originally it would still be pretty repugnant and Kaling is credited as a producer in addition to being the star.

[@tylotyloo]

@@arthas640damnnnnn thas crazyyyy 💀💀🤑🤑🙏💯 get. out of my head get out of my head ge. tout of my headbget out. of mu head

[@naaauur]

I saw pam on facebook promoting cat litter😂

[@Hollyflax22356o]

Kevin…I’m REALLY proud of you! ❤

[@jeor1298]

Cannot believe y'all didn't include a link to buy the book in the description. Sell that shit!!! What an all-star. You can totally tell that a worldwide icon was in the room. Thank you for giving us Kevin, Brian! I'm on the hunt for the book now.

[@EmiryCoco18]

Its available in Amazon that’s where i got mine from ☺️

[@polkametaljazzfusion5397]

The first time I watched the scene where Kevin drops his chili, I laughed hysterically. Now, when I go back and rewatch it, I feel so bad for Kevin... He cared about that chili so much, and put so much love & effort into it 😢

[@arthas640]

the worst part is he's so certain everyone will like it and he's so excited to share it with everyone. Kevin is fairly oblivious but he still recognizes that many people look down on him or think poorly of him, but he knows how popular his chili is and thinks it will both earn peoples praise and bring them together. When he spills it he not only loses the chance to impress people but by making a huge mess he knows he'll be mocked for it.

[@Treyorrrr]

This is the greatest collaboration of all time.

[@migiplayz91]

It's so strange to hear Kevin without the slowness. I felt so bad when he spilled it in the office cause you know he worked so hard on it.

[@totallynotimari]

“Without the slowness.” Interesting choice of words.

[@mymicks21]

1:35 When I was a bachelor I made chili all the time and lived off the leftovers. It is the perfect mix of being somewhat healthy, easy to make, and uses cheap ingredients (especially if it's vegetarian or has ground turkey instead of beef.)

[@donutves]

And it can be added to tortilla chips, hot dogs, burgers or pasta. Also can just be made in just one pot. Nothing better than chili

[@Glowstick48]

Make a pot every couple weeks and basically live off chili for next to nothing lmao

[@acrossroads93]

@@Glowstick48 Doesn't sound too bad at all. I just may start doing the same thing!👍

[@jvmartiniano]

@@Glowstick48 got carbs got protein got vitamin c from the tomato got iron from the beans.. literally got it all lol

[@CziffraTheThird]

How do I start making chili? I want to start doing this

[@oatmilk2401]

Sometimes when he laughs a glimpse of Kevin comes out and it makes me so happy

[@Eremon1]

I thought this was just going to reference Kevin, I didn't know Brian would actually be making it. So awesome. One of my favourite scenes. And they did it in one take.

[@sworddemonboggle1491]

I made this chili a couple days ago, I definitely understand why it’s a go to it’s so satisfying and comforting I’m definitely make this a staple dish for dinner

[@eltonjohntubola3212]

I've never so happy, after a storm blew out roof off and then waking up and seeing Kevin making chili in Munchies.

[@Jose-cy2zy]

Love to see him doing this cause it doesn’t take a great chef to make amazing food just look at he’s cutting skill. ❤

[@arsalanmahmood2033]

Ratatouille :D

[@Nyokicat99]

Brian is so amazing, I hope he continues to live a happy and healthy life!!

[@kellyastle]

I love how his Kevin voice slowly creeps through and how he stares at the camera like the show 😅

[@Spinosaurus44]

Kevin dropping the chili is the single greatest moment in television history

[@patrickbyrne5070]

Kevin drop chilli best moment tv

[@oiram89]

*saddest

[@theansweris421]

'no one makes several pounds of chili for themselves'. Me: 😏

[@madlad4206]

came searching for this comment lol

[@snausages43]

Make a pot and eat off of it for a week. Freeze what’s left if you get tired of it.

[@cyclistArsenal]

It was Kevin's part where he was introduced to new hr as special person. That was the scene where I laughed my heart out😂😂, best scene of entire office series 🤣

[@alonzobarahona290]

The collab we didn’t know we needed !

[@jimireynoldsmusic]

This is probably the thing he does best

[@speedspeed121]

Everybody is going to get to know eachother in the pot. I'm serious about this stuff.

[@Xphinity]

I can't tell if this is meant to be rude or not

[@speedspeed121]

@@Xphinity Google it.

[@Xphinity]

@@speedspeed121 very funny, ha ha

[@speedspeed121]

@@Xphinity :)

[@StitchJones]

Great video! He should have his own show. Would totally watch it!

[@KisroP]

Finally,ive been searching all my life for this,yesss!

[@miller5170]

Thank you “Kevin”! :) great having you on the office we love ❤️ you

[@SuperNetSpyder]

this is the best thing I've seen - I won't ask for it for the holidays, I'm going to buy it for myself.

[@GlueIsRequired]

I’ve been waiting so long for this…

[@SHeltFC]

LOVE this collab!!

[@lindseymercuria3971]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this! I NEED that cookbook - so excited that I'm going to Amazon rrright now.

[@paulerxx]

I want more with Kevin!!!

[@rajgill7576]

Brian is an actual powerhouse of talent and brilliance haha

[@belowrd]

we needed this.

[@Luketarleton]

This recipe is awesome and easy, I threw in some jalapeño and accidentally dumped a bunch of cayenne in so it’s hot as hell but delicious. Used brown sugar in place of white and it worked well too. Thank you Brian awesome video.

[@killercaos123]

Chili is such a uniquely Mexican-American invention. It’s best of both worlds, and boy does it satisfy and fill-you-up.

[@851RMB]

This is amazing!! what a great day to witness this

[@williamstewart3774]

what a cool guy. wish him the best.

[@mynxeats2360]

Best collab... EVER! Thanks for the recipe Kev XD

[@KaptainKKD]

I remember having food in my mouth in college as I awaited a clumsy Kevin to finally reveal what he's actually good at. Needless to say, I spat my food out in pure laughter while feeling joy, horror, sadness, pity, and then pure joy again at that brilliant brilliant scene. Thank you writers of The Office and Brian for all the smiles and food I wasted.

[@gmarie598]

Ever since he dropped that chili on the show I always wondered if it would've been good. Now I get to find out lol

[@Chucktea23]

My mom always used Bush's Chili Beans in hers, so now I have to use them too. Chili doesn't taste right without them. They have their own flavor I don't think you can easily replicate.

[@Superintendent_ChaImers]

I think its because of the way Bush's soaks the beans in a chili infused liquid that really penetrates into the beans. However when it comes to chili, it's pure kidney beans or if I'm feelin more brave I replace the beans entirely with Barley.

[@dandonofrio5720]

Kevin you were great on the show. TY for the laughs & memories

[@killerbam1234]

i needed this

[@Gio-lu8fk]

watching this i realised 2 things : 1) hοw much i miss the show and 2) I have never heard ''kevin'' speak as a normal person before

[@franciscohernandez8322]

To this day I have to skip the part where Kevin drops his chili.....I can't take that kind of heartbreak

[@kylemaynard3758]

I love kevin so ive GOT to try his recipe 😊

[@SantiBarrios]

Kevin walking in and dropping that chilli was the hardest I've ever laughed while watching a screen

[@slvr236]

Please host an internet cooking Show, Brian! I would love to subscribe & watch it. You have a calming voice and presence. And that chili looks fantastic

[@OhHoneyBeehave]

'You don't make a chili for yourself' - He has never met my partner clearly. Seen that man devour one he'd made with an entire bottle of reaper extract.

[@moeruss2726]

Holy sh*t! That had to be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Wait, he’s ok right?

[@marky046]

an entire BOTTLE of extract?!!! that man has no nerves in his mouth, digestive tract or butthole whatsoever or he's REALLY good at keeping a straight face and absolutely died on the toilet once you fell asleep or the next day at work or something. one does not simply digest an entire bottle of extract without leaving some permanent scars :')

[@ihateactors]

I use a reaper mash on about everything and have extract sauces I use too. If it was like one of those extracts that you have to heat up to make it liquid he is fucking crazy.

[@zahkrosis5133]

Thank you for this video :) It's really appreciated!

[@nighttempest7163]

I can't get used to Brian not doing Kevin voice 😂what a legend.

[@6aloolq8]

The legend himself 🐐

[@user-vj4ih9pp9z]

We all love teddy bear, Kevin ❤👍

[@gordonm6108]

That looks so good!

[@Svoorhout85]

I cooked this recipe this morning! It was a smashing success! I'm gonna cook another pot later this year for my friends. (And i'll be sure to secure the lid with some strong rubber bands in case I drop the pot!) And yes, im gonna eat this whole pot myself. I'm gonna eat chili for dinner all week and noone can stop me!

[@sagnikdas5243]

I saw him make it with Nick. I don't mind watching him here again. That's how entertaining he is

[@theredbar-cross8515]

Honestly looks like a nice and easy chili recipe. I would have added more onions and garlic though for that much meat.

[@Superintendent_ChaImers]

You wouldn't want to add too many if only because he's not strongly cooking the onions down to reduce their water content so that the onion juice sweats out and stays directly in the chili. You'd run the risk of it making the chili too watery.

[@aifzz]

he's so precious!!!

[@basicallystupid7080]

proud to see that brian/kevin is a fan of the good ol’ green and gold, and michigan

[@magicemperor2420]

“Nobody ever makes chili for themself!” Challenge accepted! 😊

[@shrimpnchillfarms7655]

I am literally making chili, just for myself. Right now. I'm portioning it into different containers so I can eat more of it later but, yeah. Eating chili alone here. Hope i don't spill it

[@bradleemartin6540]

Got my friend a cameo of this guy last year. Lots of fun!

[@Chefsopa]

Love it ! Iam chossing these for 4th of July! Thaaaaaanks kevin!!

[@HFC786]

Big up Kevin

[@jeremykelley2151]

I absolutely love a good pot of chili. I'm a huge fan of slow cooking it in a crock pot. The leftovers are delicious for a couple of days. You just can't go wrong with a pot of chili... doesn't matter the recipe. I actually never use a recipe... just go with what sounds good at the time.

[@cvtt3194]

Love this!

[@geraltdelautreriv]

Such a great actor, the voice manipulation 👌🏻😂

[@thorn6070]

I can just imagine him promoting his cookbook as Kevin. Ringing the bell outside a bookstore yelling "Cookbook. Good cookbook."

[@DeadEYEisLurking]

God he is amazing

[@gorgeeus]

Omgggawwwdd this chili looks great! I’d love to buy the cookbook

[@wyfyj]

Totally gonna get this!

[@zachbenedicic7582]

“You don’t make chilli for yourself, it’s a communal thing” My loneliness intensifies..

[@EireneSarah]

I’m shocked at how an amazing actor Brian is cuz this is my first time seeing him outside of the show and I honestly expected him to talk kinda like Kevin 😂

[@kevinmencer3782]

Especially a big batch like was in that pot.

[@patrickd8770]

Solid, over the plate version of it. Can’t go wrong with that!

[@bagusaldo3708]

04:46 lol that smile still the same kevin, that smile never get old

[@trebjudetuazon2850]

I didn't know Ashton Kutchner can cook

[@jenmonty544]

Yeah!!!! You’re handsome and you can cook things!!

[@SuperNetSpyder]

bloody marvelous sir.

[@Dave-ok4en]

THIS IS THE CONTENT I NEEDED

[@AdolfGOhomE]

Thanks for spark of joy with Brain and his famous chilly

[@dustinj217]

So weird hearing him talk. He is like the opposite of Kevin, so well spoken.

[@ArmandoJF33]

I am convinced I just saw Tom Hanks make chili.

[@moeruss2726]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ritz2467]

No it's Ashton Kutcher

[@gizar2858]

He made it on the Munchies channel! I'm making your chilli for the holidays Kevin!

[@veronica0072]

I want to cry everytime I think of this episode! 😢 my heart brakes for him

[@Quackks00]

I want to point out that this a collab between munchies and Brian, and not Kevin. Although Kevin is lending his notorious reputation with chili to this project. But I want to recognize Brian's work with the cookbook and congrats to him and his success after The Office.

[@MsEliteForever]

Thanks

[@ruigebeer]

Wow he has some serious dose of likeableness. I already loved Kevin, but seeing the actor is also a very charismatic guy makes me very happy! As a chef, seeing him chop an onion gave me shivers though. Glad he still has all his fingers.

[@moeruss2726]

I remember Kevin carrying that chili all the way to the office and I was devastated for him🥲when he dropped it. This chili 🌶recipes looks easy & delish. Also Go Pack Go🏈 .

[@naynagopaul6155]

Would love to see Brian host his own online cooking show!

[@blnn]

I saved this video on my playlists right away LOL

[@arthursoto4285]

This was special ❤

[@rifatzaman04]

Love this guy

[@riceythemasshole9153]

This was so amazing, thanks for this!

[@THEHOUSEOFSATIO]

as expected, its incredible

[@kickitcharlie]

what an absolute gem of a man. GA rep my boy Brian