Chili: Beans or not?

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.

10-20-2008, 10:45 AM

Funny, I'm having chili as I type.

Anyway, chili is not chili if you have no beans.

This is non debatable.

Next question.

DrDubzz · 10-20-2008, 12:21 PM

If it's the/a main course, I like it to have beans

if it's a topping (like on a chili dog) then I prefer no beans

tnip23 · 10-20-2008, 12:06 PM

Quote:

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, 09:51 AM	#3
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	#4
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	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,783 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	#6
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	#7
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,647 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	#8
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.

10-20-2008, 10:45 AM	#9
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chili: Beans or not? Funny, I'm having chili as I type. Anyway, chili is not chili if you have no beans. This is non debatable. Next question.

10-20-2008, 12:21 PM	#10
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: Chili: Beans or not? If it's the/a main course, I like it to have beans if it's a topping (like on a chili dog) then I prefer no beans