Hubby thought it tasted like a cross between chili and a spicy beef stew and asked me to put potatoes in it next time... YEAH! That would be good, so will do that next time. I did the minimum chili powder - 4 Tbl. which was perfect for us.http://www.bakespace.com/recipes/detail/Craig-Claiborne%27s-Real-Texas-Chili/34150/