Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2010

I scaled this down to three and we have enough for left overs. I omitted the salt and green pepper, added a 14 oz can tomato sauce, only put in 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper and all chili powder and it is too spicy for us. I also used fresh freezer corn. Also used mini bow ties because I was out of wagon wheels. My hubby wanted to know if we had sour cream, but he likes everything creamy.

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Kelsey Cearley

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2008

I took others advice and added a can of diced tomatoes with onion and garlic to give it a little more sauce. I also added garlic and cilantro. I did not add the corn, but served it with corn bread. I only used 8 oz of pasta, 16 oz was just over the top. I also substituted frozen mixed peppers for the green pepper. I really enjoyed this as an alternative to regular old chili.

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JENNLANE1973

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Laurel, Maryland, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2007

We thought too dry (and I even added 1/2 can tomato soup and 1 c. water). We only added 1 t. each of cayenne pepper and chili powder and a little spicy for us. We used chili w/ just beans. If using some w/ meat, watch the meat portions because of adding the ground beef. Noone liked it enough to make again.

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RANDRMOM

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2006

Pretty good recipe. I left the corn out and would probably only use a dash of cayenne pepper because I don't like spicy food (my sister said the same thing). There was SO much food - more than I expected so we had lots of leftovers. I sprinkled cheese on my food which made it taste great. I will definitely use this recipe again.

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LADYBERA32

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: El Cajon, California, USA

Living In: Oceanside, California, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2005

Well, I ended up not having Chili with beans, so I added two cans of chili ready diced tomatoes and black beans. I used frozen corn instead of canned. I also added fresh garlic to the hamburger. It turned out good. It was still a bit dry, so I might add a can of tomato sauce to what is left. This makes a large batch, lots of leftovers.

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AMOS1020

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Living In: Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2004

This was great - made it according to recipe - didn't change anything. It makes a LOT, which for our family of 5 is great. I used Hot Hormel Chili with Beans. We kept leftovers covered and didn't think they were too dry, but maybe I'll experiment next time!

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PRAISELDR

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2004

This is missing something... can't quite figure out what that would be. Maybe some type of sauce would help, or adding some grated cheese. It's bland, even with the chili and spices. I added stewed tomatoes while cooking, but that didn't help much. My husband felt the same way about this recipe. It's filling though, and makes a lot. We will eat it leftover, but I don't think I will make this again.

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KRISTEN02

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Living In: Pflugerville, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2003

Very good and easy to make. I was worried about the cayenne making this too spicy so I cut it in half - although I later found that by using mild chili = it covers it up pretty well and next time, I may use the full amt. I used mild chili (one can w/ beans, one can w/out making 30oz total). THIS MAKES ALOT!! My boyfriend came home for lunch and wondered who all I was cooking for :)!! Finally, I added some cheese to melt over my serving but my boyfriend and daughter liked it as it was. NOTE: I think this could use an 8oz can of tomato sauce to ensure that this doesn't get dried out! Leftovers were pretty dry - some tom. sauce might remedy that but overall - a tasty & easy - great when your in a time crunch for lunch.

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DREGINEK

Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2003

This recipe was simple and easy. I used chili beans without the meat sauce. It was still very, very good! I also added salsa to it while cooking. Nice and easy and delicious! -Kathy

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