[Boogieman]

I add honey as my secret ingredient. Sweetens the chili to offset the acidity of the tomatoes, but it’s not as overpowering sweetness as just adding sugar or other sweeteners.

[Hootowl99]

Try using raisins instead of honey. A touch of sweetness is nice for mellowing a chili’s flavor but too much or too bold a flavor can be distracting.

Takes about one or two handfuls of raisins for a typical chili pot. YMMV on amount. The raisins dissolve during simmering. If they don’t then simmer longer.