I've done this one, and to duplicate it with the 1/2 C chili powder,
you have to use what I call the "grocery store" chili powder as opposed
to pure chili powder made completely from ground dried chili peppers.
For a pure chili powder I started with a few tablespoonfuls and kept on
adding and tasting (but unfortunately didn't keep track, as usual, so
I'll have to do this again next time I make it)-the amount should vary
greatly based on the strength of the powder and your preference. I
also fooled with using diced onions and minced garlic instead of the
dried stuff. The garlic was a good change, but the onions didn't give
the same taste and changed the texture (not bad, but not imitating the
2 Alarm product if that's what you're trying to do). There are alot of
great chili recipes out there, but my kids prefer this type.

On Jan 11, 11:19*am, Scott > wrote:
> 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?
>
> Scott