This is awesome chili! I made some slight changes based on other reviews. I halved the recipe, then halved the spices, doubled the cumin, and left out the jalepeno. I'm sort of a spice wimp, but this left it hot and flavorful but not scalding. If you're not a big fan of super-spicy foods, the recipe as it stands will probably be WAY too hot, so start small and adjust later. But the flavor was still amazing! I also used much less liquid because I cooked it in my slow cooker (8 hrs on low after browning the meat). I combined the tomato paste, sauce, and beef broth (instead of water) and just guessed, and ended up using about half of what was called for. Another thing that affected the amount of liquid I used is that I did not add the masa harina because I'm on a grain-free diet. My boyfriend has never had good chili and doesn't like beans, so I'm hoping this will convert him!