Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2004

I liked this but it was a little too much cayenne for my taste. It made it hot but it tasted like something was missing. I added about 1 Tb chili powder and that helped out. I am vegetarian so I used powdered veggie base and used fresh chopped oregano (about 1 Tb) because I had some on hand and didn't want it to go to waste. I will definitely make this again.

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LIZERDBITS

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hamilton, Virginia, USA

Living In: Germantown, Maryland, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2004

This recipe is great as is! Except for replacing the onion with onion powder, I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great, spicy and thick just like chili should be!!

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Lisa

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2005

So simple, so fast, SO delicious! I modified by adding two 28oz cans of diced tomatoes and no tomatoe sauce or paste and using chili powder and cumin as spice. The result - RAVE reviews!

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PERSEPHONE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Living In: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2005

Quick meatless dish, tastes great and nutritious!

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katsask

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2007

This was great, the whole family loved it, even my picky son who doesn't like tomatoes. I wouldn't change anything but maybe the amount of cayenne pepper, it was just a little too spicy for me, and maybe a little less salt. I will definitely make again.

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Bluejay

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Evergreen, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 9, 2007

This has been so good to heat up for my work lunches this week during the cold weather. I left out the pinto beans so my partner would eat this too, and he says this is the best chilli I have made so far! This is a keeper and next time I make it I will have to double the recipe as my man keeps eating it!

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Chicken

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Living In: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2007

I received a last minute call, and had to change the menu to suite the needs of our guests. I tried this recipe and was not disappointed. I didn't have pinto beans or frozen corn, but used black beans and canned corn instead (also added a bit of garlic powder). I served some over fritos others without, added shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream to cut the heat, then sprinkled some black olives on top for my son. This fast easy dish was a hit in my house, and we will make it again. thanks!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2007

This was a "clean out the pantry, fridge and freezer" recipe for me. I had everything on hand! I used cumin and chili powder instead of cayenne (lots of chili powder, a good two tablespoons for half the recipe because it dumped out of the bottle), mexican style tomatoes and no tomato paste. We had it over tricolor rotini with a dollop of sour cream. I give this four stars because it was quick, easy and healthy. It wasn't out of this world amazing, but good enough to make a couple times a year. Thanks!

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The Bunny Chef

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2008

I was so excited when I first read this recipe and all the great reviews, but after following the recipe to a "T" it was hardly edible. It was so bland, we had to spice it up even more and that barely worked. It's sad to see so much food go into the trash. This one needs some work.

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breedlovebrewer

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Anderson, California, USA

Living In: Yuba City, California, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2008

Easy and good, but don't call this chili as it stands. I did add two tablespoons chili powder and extra cumin along with the suggested amount of cayenne and liked it a lot. I would like this better with a couple of pounds of ground beef added and may try it that way next time. I like the texture and crunch the corn added.

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