Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2007

I gave this 4 stars just because it was an excellent starting point but I did some serious tweaking. Instead of 2 cans of kidney beans, I did only 1 and added 1 can of black beans. Next time I think I'll do all black beans and omit the kidney beans altogether. I also added about a half bottle of Octoberbest beer, 1 tsp tomato paste, increased the chili powder to 4 tbsp and 2 tsp of cumin, a couple dashes of tabasco and a couple pinches of cayenne. I also added a can of diced green chilies and used red wine vinegar instead of white. I guess it's really not the original recipe this way but it was DELICOUS!!

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Living In: Westwood, New Jersey, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2007

This was wonderful! This was my first time making chili, and everyone loved it!

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Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2007

Cheap, easy and delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2007

very good and simple

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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2006

This chili is awesome! To make it a little spicier I add 2 more tablespoons of chili powder. I also add a can of corn and some mushrooms.

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LawBabe

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Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2006

My Texan husband loved this recipe; however, it was a little too spicy for my taste. I added a tsp of Tobasco. Instead of 2 cans of kidney beans, added 1 can of pintos and one can of chili beans. Next time will add some bell pepper.

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Patty

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Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2006

I have to admit that I was a little bit disappointed in this chili recipe. Although it was quick and easy, it tasted a little more like a spicy spaghetti sauce, rather than a chili. Maybe it was because of the crushed tomatoes. I would recommend adding 1 can of sauce and 1 can of diced tomatoes instead. And it was definitely missing something. I think I will keep searching for another chili recipe.

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Cynthia Clark

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Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2006

Delicious, quick, and easy. My kind of meal!!

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Nikki

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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2006

Excellent, easy chili recipe. I added a tablespoon more of chili powder, a teaspoon of cumin, and an extra clove of garlic. We served it for company with cornbread and it got rave reviews! This is now my favorite chili recipe and I will definitely make it again.

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Jill

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2005

This was a great recipe. You can spice it up a tad by adding a small jar of salsa which adds a lot of flavor.

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2005

very delicious; i added cumin to the recipe

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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2005

This is my basic chili recipe though I have modified it with ideas found in other chili recipes. I add 1/4 teaspoon of allspice, a teaspoon of cumin and 1/2 ounce of unsweetened baking chocolate to the seasonings and I add a small can of tomato sauce along with the diced tomatoes. And I cook it all day in the crock pot. Very good and filling. You can also use browned, cubed pork or beef instead of the ground beef.

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Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2005

Awesome! This is the ONLY chili recipe I use! I've found that dry onion soup works just as well as a real onion, only you don't have to chop it! Makes life a bit easier. I cook this in the crock pot on low for 8 hours. Delicious!! Ally

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ALLY99

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2004

I add one packet of McCormick chili seasoning and 1 and a half teaspoons of red pepper in place of the chili powder, it makes the chili a little spicier. This recipe is a huge hit with my hubby and goes perfectly with cornbread. Thanks for the recipe!

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LACMOORE

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Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2004

The consistency of the chili is fantastic! It is a VERY simple to make dish and if you wanted to customize the recipe it is definitely a great starting point!

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Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2004

The only reason I didn't give this recipe five stars is because I had to do a lot of my own doctoring to the chili. However this is a very good basic recipe to start from and it's very easy. I'll be using it again.

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Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2004

I have been making this recipe for over a year now, and it is like a part of our family now. I probably make this chili more than I make any other homemade dinner. I use red wine vinegar instead of distilled white, and I think it tastes great!

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2004

This recipe was AWESOME!! Simple and delicious, just the way I like it!

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THEMARK712

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Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2004

Easy to prepare and tastes wonderful!

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Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2004

This recipe is sneaky. It's so simple but after you complete it, the chili is so good and you're so surprised it was that easy... A little modifcation, i added a few shakes of crushed red pepper flakes and cut up 4 jalepeno peppers to give it a nice spicy flavor... This is now the official chili recipe of my house!!! Thank you!

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