Kind of amazing how chili has evolved in different parts of the country.
The best chili I ever ate was at a biker rally and the cook made it with the Sloppy Joe mix as has been mentioned before.
Get ready to gag you guys, up here in Yankee land I have found chili with corn in it. stewed tomatoes, and very little seasoning except garlic.
BTW, how do I caramelize hamburger, never heard of it.