Thread: Should beans of any kind be in a Chilli?

Yes . But each year I am a judge at the local contest and beans are strictly forbidden .


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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.

Originally Posted by osdset

Should beans of any kind be in a Chilli?

Only if I ordered it that way

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Yes, Chili Beans !!!
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I like this post. Thank you for it.

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.

Originally Posted by jlands3

If you try putting beans in chili in Texas, that razor will be used for more than shaving!

Then you haven't had my chili!