The Great Debate-Chili-Beans or No Beans

[ChileFarmer]

[quote="nascarchuck"]Personally I think that is a silly debate.

Chuck, I can't believe you think this is a silly poll, Everybody knows you don't put beans in Chili. You either have a pot of beans or a pot of chili. When you cook beans do you put chili in it? CF

[Stan41]

Beans!!! Somebody get a rope!!

Stan

[BAR "G" BBQ]

If I am making chili it's just chili and miller lite chasers; NO BEANS. Just my personnal preference; although I will sometmies make chili beans or cowboy beans as my son's refer to them.

[txngent]

Well, I don't think beans or no beans is what makes a great chili. I think it's the right blend of spices and peppers that give it that perfect taste.

I agree, but also will state that adding beans to the equation will also differ your spice flavor. I will only add beans if my acidity is too high or if I made it a little too spicy.

I don't like beans in my chili but my wife does. I usually do like most to keep from a divorce and just cook the beans on the side. I usually make a big batch and use the leftovers in a lot of different recipes so the added beans cut down on some of my possibilities.

[nascarchuck]

Personally I think that is a silly debate.

Chuck, I can't believe you think this is a silly poll, Everybody knows you don't put beans in Chili. You either have a pot of beans or a pot of chili. When you cook beans do you put chili in it? CF

Of course I do... Doesnt everyone???

[ChileFarmer]

Chuck, you just too funny, but I am sure I would eat your chili. (with beans) CF

[ruger686]

Ya know, I voted no beans, and i stick by my vote. But honestly, I havent seen a picture of a pot of chili on this forum that I wouldnt dig into. Beans or no beans.

[ChileFarmer]

Bob, that was my thoughts also, But I am still not going to put beans in my CHILI. CF

[spiny norman]

Iv'e had great chili with and without but I'm a traditionalist when it comes to making my own so no frijolis for me.

[Willkat98]

I like it either, but prefer beans.

I usually add 3, black, kidney, and pinto

Sometuimes skip the meat altogether and add garbonzo's for texture.

One option is missing from the poll: Corn!

[Papa Tom]

I like it either, but prefer beans.

I usually add 3, black, kidney, and pinto

Sometuimes skip the meat altogether and add garbonzo's for texture.

One option is missing from the poll: Corn!

Jump Back!! Chicago is a loooong way from Texas ain't it?
Unless you talkin' 'bout Fritos......

[mgwerks]

Corn? Beans? Are you guys making chili 'product'? LOL

To be honest there were times in the past when in some circles this was a 'come-to-blows' topic. I've mellowed a bit in my old age, I guess.

I have learned over time that as mentioned above a lot comes down to regional preference. Research into the dish has shown that 'chili', or 'chile con carne', which originated in Mexico was originally called "carne con chile", and was subsequently turned around once Texans got ahold of it. I have heard of many things added in there, possibly the strangest is spaghetti noodles in Cincinnati - where the spell it 'chilli'. Whatever.

I also used to do competition chili, and no matter what anyone says, that's no one's favorite eating chili! Maybe we ought to start a separate section under the "BBQ and Cooking Forums" section just for chili, and then perhaps we could all contribute a favorite chile recipe. I'd be willing to give up my best - how about you all?

Mark

[DATsBBQ]

Corn? Beans? Are you guys making chili 'product'? LOL

I have learned over time that as mentioned above a lot comes down to regional preference. Research into the dish has shown that 'chili', or 'chile con carne', which originated in Mexico was originally called "carne con chile", and was subsequently turned around once Texans got ahold of it. I have heard of many things added in there, possibly the strangest is spaghetti noodles in Cincinnati - where the spell it 'chilli'. Whatever.


Mark

I posted a recipe for the struff from Cinci back in March. Link below. It's about the wierdest chili I've everymade from an ingredient standpoint but was good. The Mrs wants me to make a batch up again soon.
http://www.texasbbqforum.com/viewtopic. ... cincinnati

[Stan41]

Mark: I agree with you. I would like to have a forum just for chili here.
Stan

[DATsBBQ]

Mark: I agree with you. I would like to have a forum just for chili here.
Stan

No promises, but we'll look into it.

We already have the forums:
Any Grub othe than BBQ
Beef Recipes
Pork Recipes
Sides and Such
Request a Recipe
Plus this the Sponsor forums

Seems to me that chili is a subset of any/all above.

Would a chili forum benefit the Board? If so, how?

Keep in mind that this is a BBQ forum, and not a chili forum.

Keep in mind that the Board isn't a democracy, and in the end the Sheriff will make the call.