I just mix browned hamburger, diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, tomatoe paste, chili beans in sauce, dark red kidney beans, maybe some green peppers and chopped onions if I have them around. Then just use a packet of chili seasoning or throw in seasoning salt, chili powder, little basil, little oregano, and garlic powder.
The thing I added recently that I didn't think of for a long time was Bay leaves, when you've got everything in and you're ready to simmer the chili for a while add in like 3-4 bay leaves. Just remember to take them out after you're done cooking it, but the flavor it adds just really makes the chili 10x better.
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