1) Masa Harina is a fine corn flour found in Mexican groceries or on the ethnic aisle of the supermarket.
2) Add as little or as much red pepper to make it as mild or wild as you like.
3) Substitute ¼ - ½ medium chopped onion for the dried onion and 1 clove fresh garlic for the garlic powder.
4) If you like beans in the Chili, add 1 can of cooked pinto beans at the beginning so that the spices blend into the beans.