This was my first time making chili and this was a great recipe to use as a starting off point. I added half a green pepper, half an onion, an extra tsp of chili powder, a tsp of garlic powder, a cup of tomato sauce and a little bit of pepper. The fire roasted tomatoes were great and I was leary of adding salsa, but it actually added something to the chili. I will definitely make this again.