Should beans of any kind be in a Chilli?

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Originally Posted by JimR

HamburgO, it was not intended to be anything other than "what do we have around here I can put in the pot?" chili. Japan isn't big on the whole Tex-Mex cooking thing, so traditional pickings can be slim.It's called Spaghetti Red. There was a place in Joplin, MO that served ONLY spaghetti red and had a two hour line at the door every day.Great stuff.

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Jim,

Just so we're clear, I wasn't being sarcastic! Sounds like an interesting Japanese take on an American staple, and besides, I'll eat wagyu however it's prepared (although raw is definitely my favorite).

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Originally Posted by Nightblade

\ In parts of the midwest they pour bean chili over spaghetti and add tons of cheese ! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm !!!

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If done with actual chili its really good and will make a pot of chili go even farther. Unfortunately many places change it almost all together and its not nearly as good when its not actual chili on it.

Growing up in Texas, we didn't put beans in our chili. Usually a side dish with chopped peppers, grated cheese, and beer...lots of beer, served on the side. While in college, and flat broke, we made Frito pie, pouring chili over a bag of Fritos still in the bag. Fewer dishes to wash that way.