Final product looks pretty darn good... but that pre cook photo reminded me a little bit of
Chili is one of those foods that changes depending upon what geographic area that you might be in.... I have heard of people putting applesauce in their chili, now I for one would not think of that as being a proper addition to chili, but without tasting the final product it is hard to knock it without trying it. I suggest you just send each of us a small sample and let us judge for ourselves.