Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2007

I'm a chili guy. This is one of my favorites.

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Paul Adkins

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Home Town: Kent, Ohio, USA

Living In: Eugene, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2007

Good stuff! Halved the recipe and it was perfect for 4-6 people and served cornbread with it, which cut down the spicyness some. Used only half the BBQ sauce as others suggested, but otherwise a very good and hearty meal - definitely a keeper. Thanks!

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Home Town: Bay City, Texas, USA

Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2006

I've made this twice now, the last time was last month for a large family gathering. Everyone commented on how great it was and wanted the recipe. My husband and I both agree it was the best chili we've ever had. We froze a bunch of it and have been using it over nachos, and added to velveeta cheese dip for holiday gatherings. YUM! I made the following adjustments: - For the spicy sausage, I used one pound of hot and one of mild - Added one additional 12 oz can of diced tomatoes with jalapeno peppers - Added a dash of cayenne pepper - Used brown sugar bbq sauce instead of hickory smoked - Used three cans of kidney beans instead of four, was plenty! DELICIOUS!

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KGAYHART

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2006

I loved this chili. I also used 1/1 the BBQ sauce. Insted of 4 cans kidney beans: I used 1 can kidney, 1 can northern, 1 can black, and one can pinto beans. I will make this again. My picky 7 year old loved it too.

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SHEWETT

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Home Town: Susanville, California, USA

Living In: Durham, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2006

The only chili recipe I use! My husband loves it! I do agree with only using half of the BBQ sauce.

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Kasey

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Home Town: Russellville, Ohio, USA

Living In: Fort Hood, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2006

Personally, I'd rate it about a 2, but others did enjoy this chili-I would definitely say its a "Man's Chili", and a great tailgating chili. I was looking for a different chili recipe; this just didn't knock my socks off. The flavors didn't blend as well as I'd hoped, but the chocolate did seem to deepen the flavors.

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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2006

An okay recipe, but the BBQ sauce was way too much.

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Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2006

This was yummy yummy. We cut back on the meat and only used 1lb of the sausage and 1lb of the hamburger meat. Also followed another readers suggestion for the cilantro sour cream which was really good. Great recipe and very easy.

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Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2006

I made this recipe exactly how it is. I won best flavor in a chili cook-off with 15 other entries. It was gone before I got a taste and everyone raved about it. Great recipe.

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2006

I thought this wasn't any good. Never put bbq sauce in chili!

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2006

I've made a lot of different chili recipes over the years, and this one didn't sound all that fabulous, but I trusted the other reviewers and took a leap of faith. Wow, this is some fine chili! I used 1 lb. hot bulk sausage. I served it at a Halloween party and it got rave reviews. My daughter's boyfriend said it is the best chili he has ever eaten. This one is in my Recipe Box for keeps!

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Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2006

I halfed the BBQ sauce and it was still way too much. It didn't really taste like chili. It was pretty good until I added the BBQ sauce. Sorry I don't think I will use this recipe again.

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Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2006

I'm not a big fan of chili and I wanted to make some for a family chili cookoff coming up. I've always had a talent to look at a recipie and know whether it'll be tasty or not. When I saw this one it caught my eye and i thought i was losing it, Chocolate? I halved the recipie and made some for my husband and I and loved it. We ate all of it in 2 days. The changes I made were I added some cumin powder and halfed the BBQ sauce and then halfed the whole recipie. I LOVED IT!

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Amy Lynn

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Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2006

Very, very good. I added three cloves of minced garlic, and 1/2 tsp. more italian seasoning than it called for. Need to serve with sour cream, as it is very hot! Only use 1 lb. of ground beef. 1/4 cup of chili powder was good, but makes it very spicy. Could be less. Only used 1/4 bottle of BBQ sauce.

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kate_b

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Home Town: Dayton, Ohio, USA

Living In: Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2006

I wanted to make a "different" chili. Since I love barbeque sauce, I thought this would be the perfect recipe to try. Wow! It made a lot - too much for my huge crockpot! (I had to transfer it to my canning pot.) Then again, I wanted leftovers to freeze for my lunch in the coming months. As for the taste, it is delicious. I only gave it four stars, though, because I think you could use a half-cup less of barbeque sauce and get an even better result. It was just a little overwhelming, even for a barbeque sauce fan. All in all, though, a great recipe and one that I will be making again.

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Dessert Diva

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Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2006

wow, I loved it and wow second place overall in chili cook-off. I added a huge hershey bar instead of baking chocolate. Will make again, and again. Only different I add a small jar of jalepanos.

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Home Town: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2006

I made this for a chili cookoff last night and won 3rd place! It really is good BUT all the reviews about decreasing the amount of BBQ sauce were right on the money. The chili tastes a little like BBQ. I would at least halve the amount of sauce. It is really flavorful!!

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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2006

Very Good! Thank you

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April

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Home Town: Stanley, New York, USA

Living In: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2006

I made this a couple of months ago, but never got around to rating it. Anyway, best chili I have ever had. My husband said that after 11 years together that I finally beat his mom's chili! Wow! I was very hesitant about this recipe because of some of the ingredients, but it turned out wonderful. Heats up well for leftovers. Love this chili. Thanks so much!

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