Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2009

I have made many chili recipes and this is by far the best. I made it for a chili cook off and took first prize. The only thing I added was 2 chili peppers for a little more heat. Can't wait to make again!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Quincy, Illinois, USA

Living In: Columbia, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2009

This was delicious! This will be my new go-to recipe from now on. My only addition was two finely chopped (seeded) chile peppers which just gave it a little kick. Thank you!

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lsimon99

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Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2008

The BEST chili I've ever had! Tastes better the next day. I bought some macaroni and cheese from the local deli and mixed it up with the leftovers. Made an awesome chili-mac! Would also taste wonderful mixed with Velveeta Cheese as a dip for tortilla chips.

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Dia

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Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2008

This is the best chili EVER!!! Everytime I make it, everyone raves over it.

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2008

Really good. Perfect blend of spices. I like my chili with a little more tomato than most people so I doubled the tomato sauce and added some diced tomatoes. That was the only change I made and it turned out great.

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Andrea

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Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2008

i made this for christmas dinner and my family loved it! my husband told me it was the best meal i had ever made :) i left the salt out after reading the reviews. i served it with corn bread and fritos.

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Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2007

I love this recipe! It has become my staple chili recipe. I wouldn't change a thing.

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Naomi Winter

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2007

OMG this was fantastic! If I make this recipe with my own modifications I think I could actually compete with my boyfriends dad's chili! Previous to this I refused to make chili for him but this is giving me some encouragement. I added both boullion cubes but omitted the extra salt. Next time I'll add green peppers, probably mix it up with beef cubes,ground beef and turkey as well.

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WAWA82G

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Willingboro, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Woodstown, New Jersey, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2007

This chili was so wonderful. I'm only giving it 4 stars because it wa sway too salty. Without the salt, it would have been perfect! Also, not using the reserved juice"should have been mentioned.

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ILYTAT

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Reviewed: May 27, 2007

My standard base chili for years. I get A LOT of requests for the recipe. I always use Corona and season to our tastes.

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LINDARUE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Hebron, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 27, 2007

Excellent chili, but we use browned hamburger instead of beef cubes.

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Schnoz1

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Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2006

I doubled the recipe except for the beef bouillon and took it to 15 hungry men! Loved by all...Now they want the recipe!

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CARLYD

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2006

Just not up to my regular recipe.

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Criscoh

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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2006

Fantastic. Used ground sirloin and mild sausage with black beans...just because I love them! I also added about 1/2 c. of strong coffee for a deeper flavor. Sounds strange, but it really is good. Stirred in some fresh cilantro minutes before serving. Garnished with sour cream, shredded cheese, a spring of cilantro and a few fritos. Oh so oood on a crisp fall evening. Try it...you'll like it!

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KAREN IN MISSOURI

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2006

This is the BEST chili recipe I have ever made! Thanks Jim!!

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Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2006

WOW! The beer was a great idea!

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GoGatorWife

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Living In: Wyoming, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2006

Our company has a chili cook-off competition every year. I have entered this the past two years and got first place last year and second this year. I follow the recipe except that I don't add the beer.

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Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2006

Very, very good. There may be a few on here that I like better. But this is a great chili recipe. Easily customizable, like any chili recipe. Thank you.

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Home Town: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Maryville, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2006

I thought this had a wonderful, well balanced flavor. And I like the addition of pinto beans instead of kidney beans. I threw everything in the crock pot on medium for about 6 hrs. It was a little thicker than we like, so I just added a bit of water to thin it some. Thanks for the great recipe, Christine L.

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