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Totally rocks! So easy! Thank you.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Queenlalisa"},"reviewBody":"This had a great taste! I did add an onion to it. Everyone really liked it. Will definitely make again. Easy lunch or dinner.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-01-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JavaBean01"},"reviewBody":"This is fantastic! I don't buy packaged chili seasoning so I just used what I normally put in my chili. It's great on sandwiches, burritos and I may even try it as a hash with potatoes and eggs.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SRSABIEJR"},"reviewBody":"These were awesome. Word of advice... do NOT use some cheap knock off store brand chili mix envelope. Made one batch with and one with real deal... real deal, much more flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-02-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lisatmoore67"},"reviewBody":"Perfect recipe. 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Will do again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GinnySimmer"},"reviewBody":"This meal didn't take long to fix. This meal was fantastic. Will do it again. 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Very easy and had lots of taste. Might use a better grade of meat next time though. The chuck roast I bought was very fatty.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-01-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mebaumert"},"reviewBody":"Very tender meat. Easy to make, but not super flavorful. 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