The chili was awesome! I added some corn, white kidney beans and black beans. Used Tomato Sauce instead of Juice and petite diced tomatoes with green chilies. I did not use hamburger but stew meat instead. After about 4 hours in the crock pot the beef was very tender. The substitution of diced tomatoes with green chilies made it a little hot for my wife. I, however, thought it was just spicy enough. I served it with a dollop of sour cream and a side of corn chips. I would recommend this recipe wholeheartedly! After 2 bowls I am full, happy and now sleepy.

Reviewed On: Nov. 1, 2009

Awesome soup! Easy to make! Easy to customize. I did change the recipe slightly. I used one large leek, 3 cloves of garlic, Yukon Gold potatos (which in my opinion added a nice buttering flavor), portabella mushrooms (but only 10 oz instead of 16) and to top it off I used some canned french fried onions (Durkee). Everyone loved it. I will definately make if again.

Reviewed On: Dec. 11, 2006