Yes . But each year I am a judge at the local contest and beans are strictly forbidden .
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Yes . But each year I am a judge at the local contest and beans are strictly forbidden .
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=31.182692,121.542242
IMHO beans ought to be considered a side-dish to the chili.
I prefer to have my chili served with rice as a side-dish, not beans.
Texas chili answer:
With or without is okay, but it's much more interesting with beans. They add to the creaminess and contribute to the earthy flavor. Personally, I prefer black beans in my chili, but pinto beans are also great.
Either way, finish it by crumbling a little cheddar cheese on top, a little fresh cilantro, and eat it with corn bread!
If you try putting beans in chili in Texas, that razor will be used for more than shaving!
The last lot I made myself had no beans but the last lot I bough did have 'em. Even "Texan Chili" seems quite variable on the matter depending on who you talk to. Personal preference I guess.
Only if I ordered it that wayQuote:
Originally Posted by osdset
I like this post. Thank you for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
The "Tejanos" that I know do not put beans in their chili. Theirs is also a lot thinner than ours and more resembles soup. It's good stuff especially during the Hatch NM pepper season.
I like mine with or without beans.
My wife would prefer that I forgo the beans as most everything I eat turns to gas anyway and the beans make it that much windier. :)
Absolutely not. Beans were added to chili during the depression to stretch it, hence the name depression chili. Chili is a meat dish.
Then you haven't had my chili!Quote:
Originally Posted by jlands3
