I made Chili for Beggars night (snow flurries meant cold enough for me.)
For Flavor I add ground Chorizo, Chili Powder, Cumin, Garlic, Paprika, Brown Sugar, Worcestershire, & Pumpkin Pie Spice(!)
(My girls are heat wimps, so I set a bottle of Tabasco on the side for those who need heat to call it Chili.)
Meat I've been using 93/7 ground Turkey mixed with the Chorizo.
I do add beans, Great Northern White, Kidney and Black Beans, along with Tomato Puree, Diced Onion and Green Peppers.
Crock Pot it for 24 hours. I've got no complaints on my Chili / Hearty Bean Soup.
I like it so much I'm having leftovers for Lunch right now.