"Scott" > wrote in message
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> I'm trying to duplicate the recipe for 2-Alarm chili mix.
> The amount of chili powder used seems way too much (1/2 cup for 2lbs
meat).
> Could this be because they're using straight chili powder instead of
> chili powder mix?
>

Depends on the chili powder. What chilies were used? Some chili powders
are quite mellow.

Paul