This is a very good starting base for chili. I ended up using more chili powder than was asked for, and instead of cooking the meat solo, I sauteed the onions / garlic, then cooked the beef, draining the fat when it was 1/2 done. I added the spices and finished cooking it. I then threw it all in the cooker, using diced tomatoes and some tomato paste, and mushrooms. I added some more chili and a bit of cayenne, plus a habenero sauce that I have home made from a family member, and finished it off with a couple of bay leaves. Really good outcome. Usually have it with shredded cheese all mixed in

Reviewed On: Mar. 19, 2009