Leighton, I ain't judging but it looks to me that you need to at least double the amount of chili-powder...
The color ain't right...And, add the cumin about 30 minutes before you turn the heat off.
My man, 25 guys would argue that you're wrong, but all good here. I've never had the pleasure, but I've heard from a bunch of guys who've had your chili shower praises upon it and I don't doubt them one bit. That said, I'm not shooting for any particular color, or style other than my own. I'm after *flavor*, body and substance.
As I think I wrote in my first post, things like chili are subjective to individual tastes, There is never any clear winner, but many winners amongst different circles and tastes. My chili was prepared with love and with fantastic ingredients, including wild moose and caribou from Alaska taken by friends. That in and of itself to me means that any chili made with only store-bought meat plays second fiddle. YMMV.
Good to see you posting again, Tex. Hope all is well with you and yours.