"It is more of a soup than a chilli! I did exactly what the recipe called for with the exception of the water. When it seemed too watery as I was pouring, I omitted one of the cups and it is still too watery. After simmering for over an hour, I added 5 teaspoons of cornstarch to thinken it up some, but the amount of water was still too much.
I always make my own salsa and I did for this recipe and put a dollup on top with some sour cream. We ate it over brown rice. The meat needs some form of marinade or kick, it just tastes like plain meet. For all the work it takes, we were disappointed in the results. Good base to start your own chilli, but wouldn't make it again. If I did, I would definitely add diced tomatoes and marinade the meat overnight and green peppers.

"It is more of a stew than a chilli! I did exactly what the recipe called for with the exception of the water. When it seemed too watery as I was pouring, I omitted one of the cups and it is still too watery. After simmering for over an hour, I added 5 teaspoons of cornstarch to thinken it up some, but the amount of water was still too much.
I always make my own salsa and I did for this recipe and put a dollup on top with some sour cream. We ate it over brown rice. The meat needs some form of marinade or kick, it just tastes like plain meet. For all the work it takes, we were disappointed in the results. Good base to start your own chilli, but wouldn't make it again. If I did, I would definitely add diced tomatoes and marinade the meat overnight and green peppers.