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Justin's Hoosier Daddy Chili

“This is a wonderful chili recipe that I have used to win chili cook-offs in Indiana. It's hearty and spicy award winning chili that is sure to hit the spot on a cold winter's night. The key is in using name brand tomato soup, I have tried it with others but haven't gotten the same results. Your friends will never guess the secret ingredient. Enjoy!”

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Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009

I've been making this chili for probably over 2 years now & my husband and I love it! I only use about a 1/4 can broth and throw in 1/4 can beer. I also skip the salt and the beans. I've had many compliments on it and have passed on the recipe multiple times.

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Dawn

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2009

This is not chili. Not for any serious chili eater. And it has more sodium in one serving than you should eat in a day. My gf made this and I did not care for this! Never again

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Marty

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Tucson, Arizona, USA

Living In: Long Beach, California, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2009

Good chili; easy to fix.

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SOUTHERN TRANSPLANT

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Valdosta, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2009

I made this tonight for dinner. I usually dont change a recipe first time making it, but this time i did. I like it a lot but for me and hubby I knew all that red pepper would be to much for me, and so i did 1/2 tsp and also i put in one can of broth becuz it seemed like 2 would be to much, a dash of cayenne and I used ground beef and some italian mild sausage also. was just the right kick for us. will make again

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linda

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Syracuse, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 1, 2009

I am a bigger fan of Taco Soup, but this was good chili! The few changes I made was....one can of rotel rather than crushed tomatoes. I used one can of pintos and one of spicy chili beans rather than two cans of pintos. (I really like kidney beans, but didn’t have any on hand). I too like a thicker chili, so rather than two cans of chicken broth, I used chicken granules, dissolved in 1/2 C of water. I threw in a beef bouillon cube to the chicken granules. I cooked this in the crockpot on low for 8 hours. This had a great kick to it!! I took an easy route and served with crackers. For left-overs tonight, I am going to serve with grilled cheese sandwiches. Very good.....thanks!

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WHOEE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Living In: Athens, Alabama, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2009

Great recipe--I make this often. I had to decrease the peppers a tidbit for hubby, but I love the blend! Everyone at work loves it, too!!

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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2009

After trying many different recipes this one has been our favorite & I've made it many, many times. Everyone says it's the best they've had. Like other reviewers suggested, I cut back on the chicken broth. I also double the meat because we like our chili meaty.

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2008

Very easy to make and tastes awesome! A real crowd pleaser.

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Lisa

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Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2008

This is the best chili recipe I think I've ever made, & I even eliminated the red pepper flakes & chili powder to please my family's bland palates.

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Reviewed: May 12, 2008

This was a good recipe. I made it exactly as called for except instead of chopped onion I used onion powder (preference). It tasted great. It wasn't really amazing but it was a good standard chili recipe.

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Shelley B.

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Gainesville, Georgia, USA

Living In: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2008

I've tried a few chili recipes, and I don't know that I've hit on "THE" chili recipe for me. But this is a good one, and I would make it again. Plus, I liked that it was so easy to make. It may seem too soupy at first, but believe me it thickens up. And it's SPICY!

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Jill R.

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 27, 2008

A delicious chili recipe! Good for those who don't like beans in theirs. I followed the recipe exactly, and the flavor was delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

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Stephanie

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Washington, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2008

We had this chili tonight and it was great. I've made it before, but I have never reviewed it. I've always pretty much followed the recipe, but tonight, I did make some changes per other reviews. I used 2 pounds of meat, 1 pound of ground beef and 1 pound of ground turkey. I added 3 cans of soup and only one can of broth. After browning the meat and onions, I finished it in the crockpot while we went to the movies. When we came home, the house smelled great and dinner was ready! Thanks for the recipe.

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Anne J.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Belleville, Illinois, USA

Living In: Papillion, Nebraska, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2008

I'm not a chili expert, in fact I rarely make it - this recipe with the suggestion of replacing chicken stock with beer intrigued me. It was a big hit with my husband, who sprinkled in some saltines and declared me wife of the year! thanks to the author and those who suggested options.

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Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2008

This recipe was simply fantastic! I have never been a fan of 'real' chili, but this recipe just changed that! Also, my fiance, who is a huge 'real' chili fan could not stop raving about it! Based on other reviews, I did alter the recipe a little. I only put in one can of chicken broth, I added an extra can of crushed tomatoes, and I added some macaroni to replace one can of the beans. The end result was thick, hearty, spicy and simply divine. Thank you for the recipe, Justin! This will be a regular staple in our house from now on!

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Mimi

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Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2007

I was looking for a tastier chili recipe to try and I have to tell you I love this chili. My husband actually came home from work to have this for lunch and that says alot! I did change a few things, I took out one can of tomato soup and added diced tomatoes with chiles, I also took out one can of chicken broth and added a half bottle of beer and I added a pound of meat. The spices were just the right combination. I definitely recommend this recipe.

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slanser26

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: North Ridgeville, Ohio, USA

Living In: Elyria, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2007

A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!!!!!! I have been looking for a delicious but quick and easy type of chili to make and this is the one! I did follow some other suggestions by substituting beer for the chicken broth and adding 1 can of kidney and pinto beans. The pinto beans that I bought had jalapenos added which helped kick the flavor up. I made a big pot of this chili and it was gone in minutes! Thank you Justin's daddy; this is a definite keeper!!!! : >

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Lindi

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA

Living In: Woodbridge, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2007

i follow this recipe exactly and it's amazing. I make it once a week!!! BEST CHILI EVER

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Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2007

Good recipe! Modifies well- I doubled the meat and used a combo of ground beef and ground turkey. I didn't double the wet ingredients, more like 2/3 double. I used 2 cans tomato soup, 2 cans diced tomatoes, 1/2 bottle of beer, no chx broth. It was really good and our non-adventurous friend loved it. This is the kind of recipe that wins chili cookoffs- good enough to please everyone! Thanks!

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Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2007

One of the best chilis I have ever had, besides my mom's. This chili has quite a punch to it, so be careful with the cayenne pepper. My husband and I usually both have to eat this with a Kleenex near by but that's the way we like it!

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