The Great Debate-Chili-Beans or No Beans

OSD · Postby **OSD** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:38 am

People seem to have strong feelings on what a good bowl of chili is.

So, let's hear what everyone thinks makes that perfect bowl of chili.

Postby **Gator** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:29 am

Lordy Lordy, you tryin to start somethin? :shock:

Thats like foil, no foil.

Like wet or dry.

Fat up, fat down.

:roll:

OSD · Postby **OSD** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:59 am

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.

JMHO---YMMV

3 star redneck · Postby **3 star redneck** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:59 am

This pretty much depends on what part of the region you are from...and also personal tatse...Here in Central Texas it is a sin to mix beans in a pot of Red.....now I have seen beans on the side so it is offered but not all mixed in the same pot....just my .02 ...since I cook comp chili...

nascarchuck · Postby **nascarchuck** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:11 am

Personally I think that is a silly debate. :shock:

I normally prefer mine with beans, but I like chili either way.

copkid · Postby **copkid** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:58 am

OSD wrote: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. JMHO---YMMV

I agree Jim. I usually add beans to my chili, (Brooks chili beans) since that is how I was taught and grew up on. But it is finding that right blend of spices, just right for you and your family that makes it good. I figure the addition of beans just help give my kids and myself some needed extra protein and fiber, which I know we run short of! I also add some short spaghetti or elbow macaroni; again, just the way I was raised... :wink:

SteerCrazy · Postby **SteerCrazy** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:08 am

Beans for me too

bowhnter · Postby **bowhnter** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:03 am

I have always added beans to my chili, and I agree the beans don't make the chili but I use 3-4 different kinds in mine.

Postby **Papa Tom** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:18 am

No frijoles por favor..

Postby **DATsBBQ** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:48 am

Gator wrote:Lordy Lordy, you tryin to start somethin?

Thats like foil, no foil.

Like wet or dry.

Fat up, fat down.

or Red or Green or Navida

ruger686 · Postby **ruger686** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:47 pm

No beans for me

JaCK2U2 · Postby **JaCK2U2** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:56 pm

Either way for me - usually, if there's no beans, I like it when it's just cooked, and everything is fresh.
If I make it with beans, I also add other things, such as chopped onions, bell peppers, maters, etc. That's my stew chili. My all time favorite though, is no beans, cubed meat.

HarvestMoon · Postby **HarvestMoon** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:52 pm

No beans. Being from SE Texas, I have on occasion put a scoop of white rice in my bowl chili if it is runny.

Brandon Schick · Postby **Brandon Schick** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:07 pm

I use to not like beans in chili but as I got older chili doesnt seem right without them.. :dont:

JamesB · Postby **JamesB** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:16 pm

I like beans in my chili. Grew up with it that way and still make it that way...

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