Chili: Beans or not?

tnip23 · 10-20-2008, 09:38 AM

Chili purists will say no beans. I however am not a purist, I like beans and add them along with beef (chunks and ground) fresh peppers and onions, canned and fresh tomatoes, fresh garlic, canned chipotles, salt, pepper, ancho chile powder,a little raw sugar, cumin, oregano, dark cocoa pwdr, cinnamon, and beer. I make a big batch every labor day weekend for my party, don't get any complaints. (except a little grumbling from my wife who also doesn't like beans and just picks them out)

Smokin Gator · 10-20-2008, 09:44 AM

I do beans... half kidney and half pinto. For meat I use chunks of BBQed brisket. Not to brag or anything... but it is the BOMB!!

livwire68 · 10-20-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

I do beans... half kidney and half pinto. For meat I use chunks of BBQed brisket. Not to brag or anything... but it is the BOMB!!

I usually just do a pot of pinto's and add my pulled pork or brisket. I really have not made chili, but was thinking of doing the same. Put me in for beans with chili.

md4958 · 10-20-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tnip23

dark cocoa pwdr,

never thought of adding that.. does it really add to the dish?

I do agree that chili, and most stews, taste better the next day.

St. Lou Stu · 10-20-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

I do agree that chili, and most stews, taste better the next day.

I hear that brotha!

And.... I prefer beans as well.
I can do without, but my world famous chili has beans.

AD720 · 10-20-2008, 09:51 AM

Not a chili purist by a long shot here, so I like my chili with lots of beans, served over white rice with shredded cheddar on top.

Scottw · 10-20-2008, 09:54 AM

I prefer without beans but my wife does throw them in there. I also like it hotter than hell. Got a receipe on another forum for a smoked brisket chili, must be gooooooooodd.......

icehog3 · 10-20-2008, 10:34 AM

I vote "Beans"!!

Jbailey · 10-20-2008, 10:40 AM

I'm a bean man myself.

markem · 10-20-2008, 10:40 AM

If it tastes good, I'll eat it without regard to beans.

I have recipes for both ways. The most recent batch had beans, but more often I make it without.

Clampdown · 10-20-2008, 10:41 AM

I hate the consistency of beans so I will just eat around them if they are present.

tnip23 · 10-20-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

never thought of adding that.. does it really add to the dish?

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I think that the dark cocoa adds a nice depth of flavor to the dish, it's something you don't use a whole lot of, but it really goes well. Many mexican mole' sauces contain chocolate as well.

On a side note, this thread has inspired me to thaw out a bag of my chili, leftover from labor day, to have for MNF tonight.

10-20-2008, 09:38 AM	#1
tnip23 New Patriotic Dissenter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Troy Location: central PA Posts: 90 Trading: (2)	Re: Chili: Beans or not? Chili purists will say no beans. I however am not a purist, I like beans and add them along with beef (chunks and ground) fresh peppers and onions, canned and fresh tomatoes, fresh garlic, canned chipotles, salt, pepper, ancho chile powder,a little raw sugar, cumin, oregano, dark cocoa pwdr, cinnamon, and beer. I make a big batch every labor day weekend for my party, don't get any complaints. (except a little grumbling from my wife who also doesn't like beans and just picks them out) __________________ "If you resolve to give up smoking, drinking, and loving, you don't actually live longer, it just seems longer."--Clement Freud

10-20-2008, 09:44 AM	#2
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Chili: Beans or not? I do beans... half kidney and half pinto. For meat I use chunks of BBQed brisket. Not to brag or anything... but it is the BOMB!!

10-20-2008, 09:51 AM	#6
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Chili: Beans or not? Not a chili purist by a long shot here, so I like my chili with lots of beans, served over white rice with shredded cheddar on top.

10-20-2008, 09:54 AM	#7
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Chili: Beans or not? I prefer without beans but my wife does throw them in there. I also like it hotter than hell. Got a receipe on another forum for a smoked brisket chili, must be gooooooooodd....... __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

10-20-2008, 10:34 AM	#8
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,882 Trading: (60)	Re: Chili: Beans or not? I vote "Beans"!! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-20-2008, 10:40 AM	#9
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,215 Trading: (17)	Re: Chili: Beans or not? I'm a bean man myself.

10-20-2008, 10:40 AM	#10
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,653 Trading: (47)	Re: Chili: Beans or not? If it tastes good, I'll eat it without regard to beans. I have recipes for both ways. The most recent batch had beans, but more often I make it without. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

10-20-2008, 10:41 AM	#11
Clampdown I Cut Like a Buffalo Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brian Location: Noneya Posts: 868 Trading: (12)	Re: Chili: Beans or not? I hate the consistency of beans so I will just eat around them if they are present.

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