Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum  

Go Back   Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum > Non Cigar Specialty Forums > Good Eats

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-20-2008, 09:23 AM   #1
rhdad42
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Chili: Beans or not?

My wife's a fantastic cook, so I don't cook a lot in our house. Essentially, if it's not bbq, lasagna or chili, I'm out of the kitchen.

Now, with the cooler weather finally here, it's time to start making some chili! Typically, I make about 5 lbs at a time, using cubes instead of ground beef. I like fresh peppers instead of dried, but I use what I can get my hands on at the time. Bacon is a key ingredient, I add Vidalia onions for a little sweetness, and beer and tequila are absolute necessities.

Serve it atop some rice with some grated cheese, throw in a few pieces of cornbread, and I'm in heaven!

One thing you'll notice is missing is beans. I don't believe chili should have beans in it (partially because I can't eat beans -- the dry, mushy texture doesn't work for me). My wife likes them, as do our friends who come over to eat with us. I cook them on the side, using a bit of the broth from the chili pot, and they can add as they please.

Your thoughts?
  Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2008, 09:27 AM   #2
md4958
Captain Cannoli
 
md4958's Avatar
1
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Moe
Location: Suffield, CT
Posts: 5,712
Trading: (62)
HUpmann
md4958 has disabled reputation
Default Re: Chili: Beans or not?

NO BEANS!!!

Sounds like youve got a delish dish there bro.

I hate beans also...

I believe (and Im sure somebody will correct me if I am wrong) that competition chili is beanless- meat only (and chunks of meat, not hamburger)
__________________


"One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher
"If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.
md4958 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2008, 09:38 AM   #3
tnip23
New Patriotic Dissenter
 
tnip23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Troy
Location: central PA
Posts: 90
Trading: (2)
Partagas
tnip23 is on a distinguished road
Default 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
tnip23 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2008, 09:44 AM   #4
Smokin Gator
Just plain insane!
 
Smokin Gator's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: The Swamp
Posts: 6,237
Trading: (106)
Partagas
Smokin Gator is a splendid one to beholdSmokin Gator is a splendid one to beholdSmokin Gator is a splendid one to beholdSmokin Gator is a splendid one to beholdSmokin Gator is a splendid one to beholdSmokin Gator is a splendid one to beholdSmokin Gator is a splendid one to beholdSmokin Gator is a splendid one to behold
Default 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!!
Smokin Gator is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2008, 12:20 PM   #5
livwire68
Las Vegas Herf Crew
 
livwire68's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: In the Asylum
Posts: 509
Trading: (7)
SLR
livwire68 is on a distinguished road
Default Re: Chili: Beans or not?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Smokin Gator View Post
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.
__________________
livwire68 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2008, 09:44 AM   #6
md4958
Captain Cannoli
 
md4958's Avatar
1
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Moe
Location: Suffield, CT
Posts: 5,712
Trading: (62)
HUpmann
md4958 has disabled reputation
Default Re: Chili: Beans or not?

Quote:
Originally Posted by tnip23 View Post
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.
__________________


"One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher
"If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

Last edited by md4958; 10-20-2008 at 09:47 AM.
md4958 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2008, 09:46 AM   #7
St. Lou Stu
Have My Own Room
 
St. Lou Stu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Tim
Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis)
Posts: 2,304
Trading: (21)
HdM
St. Lou Stu is a jewel in the roughSt. Lou Stu is a jewel in the roughSt. Lou Stu is a jewel in the rough
Default Re: Chili: Beans or not?

Quote:
Originally Posted by md4958 View Post

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.
__________________

Pretending to play golf since 1989
St. Lou Stu is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2008, 09:51 AM   #8
AD720
I'm nuts for the place
 
AD720's Avatar
1
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Andrew
Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love
Posts: 2,684
Trading: (73)
Partagas
AD720 is a jewel in the roughAD720 is a jewel in the roughAD720 is a jewel in the rough
Default 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.
AD720 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2008, 09:54 AM   #9
Scottw
Going Commando
 
Scottw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Scott
Location: Sussex, NJ
Posts: 2,810
Trading: (6)
Bolivar
Scottw has a spectacular aura aboutScottw has a spectacular aura aboutScottw has a spectacular aura about
Default 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."
Scottw is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2008, 12:06 PM   #10
tnip23
New Patriotic Dissenter
 
tnip23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Troy
Location: central PA
Posts: 90
Trading: (2)
Partagas
tnip23 is on a distinguished road
Default Re: Chili: Beans or not?

Quote:
Originally Posted by md4958 View Post
never thought of adding that.. does it really add to the dish?

.
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.
__________________
"If you resolve to give up smoking, drinking, and loving, you don't actually live longer, it just seems longer."--Clement Freud
tnip23 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2008, 09:31 AM   #11
chippewastud79
Fatter than you!
 
chippewastud79's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Larry
Location: A little place called home.
Posts: 5,397
Trading: (44)
Partagas
chippewastud79 is a splendid one to beholdchippewastud79 is a splendid one to beholdchippewastud79 is a splendid one to beholdchippewastud79 is a splendid one to beholdchippewastud79 is a splendid one to beholdchippewastud79 is a splendid one to beholdchippewastud79 is a splendid one to behold
Default Re: Chili: Beans or not?

I can it eat with beans or without. Personally I make mine with beans and ground beef. But I may start trying to make chili with the cubed or chopped beef soon. I had the pleasure of judging a few chili competitions (nothing big, just a few school fundraisers) and I tended to like the chili(s) with different ingredients or flavors like pork, chicken, a hint of barbeque, etc.

That being said, Skyline Chili must be served without beans
__________________
If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat?
You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.
chippewastud79 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2008, 09:32 AM   #12
tsolomon
Have My Own Room
 
tsolomon's Avatar
2
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Tom
Location: The Villages, FL
Posts: 1,240
Trading: (31)
VR
tsolomon has a spectacular aura abouttsolomon has a spectacular aura abouttsolomon has a spectacular aura about
Default Re: Chili: Beans or not?

I like beans in my chili, but it's not a requirement. Just don't use the kidney beans out of a can, get some real beans and cook them right. I have been through a number of chili recipes, but found this one a couple of years ago. It uses Ancho and Chipotles that you make into a sauce and then add it to the pot. I like the part about the Huxtables and waiting for the chili to be great.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/fo...M-CHILI-108488
tsolomon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2008, 09:37 AM   #13
VirtualSmitty
WiP!?
 
VirtualSmitty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Joe
Location: The Evil Empire
Posts: 2,084
Trading: (0)
Vegueros
VirtualSmitty has disabled reputation
Default Re: Chili: Beans or not?

I prefer my chili to have beans.
__________________
We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin
VirtualSmitty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2008, 09:38 AM   #14
rhdad42
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Chili: Beans or not?

Quote:
Originally Posted by tsolomon View Post
I like beans in my chili, but it's not a requirement. Just don't use the kidney beans out of a can, get some real beans and cook them right. I have been through a number of chili recipes, but found this one a couple of years ago. It uses Ancho and Chipotles that you make into a sauce and then add it to the pot. I like the part about the Huxtables and waiting for the chili to be great.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/fo...M-CHILI-108488
I have to agree on the waiting part. It always tastes better as leftovers.
  Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2008, 08:35 PM   #15
Demented
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Chili: Beans or not?

Traditional Texas style chili is made without beans, it can be made with ground or cut meat.

Like chili with or without beans, I always use 3 types of beans and 3 types of meat when making chili, feel it makes it more interesting.
  Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2008, 08:59 PM   #16
Opusfxd
Adjusting to the Life
 
Opusfxd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Up against Denver's mountains
Posts: 270
Trading: (5)
Bolivar
Opusfxd is on a distinguished road
Default Re: Chili: Beans or not?

No beans. I also cut my meat into little bitty peices.
Opusfxd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-21-2008, 05:45 AM   #17
Mark C
Feeling at Home
 
Mark C's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SE PA
Posts: 674
Trading: (4)
Mark C is on a distinguished road
Default Re: Chili: Beans or not?

no beans = not chili.
Mark C is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-21-2008, 06:23 AM   #18
Ron1YY
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Chili: Beans or not?

Most of the time I make it with beans. Personally, I prefer it without.

In chili competitions, you are not allowed to put beans in your chili.

I'm the kind of person that looks online for just about everything. In my searches, I hit a goldmine!!!!! I'll find it and post it here. There is somewhere(And Like I said, I'll link it) on the web, every recipe for the last 40 years, the winner of the world chili cookoff.

If this thread spins off into a ful blown chili thread, I'll start posting each recipe!!!!!


Ron
  Reply With Quote
Old 10-21-2008, 06:28 AM   #19
white_s2k
The Dude Abides
 
white_s2k's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Josh
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 1,052
Trading: (20)
white_s2k is on a distinguished road
Default Re: Chili: Beans or not?

I usually make my chili with 3 pounds of meat and will add in 1 can of beans.. not too much.
white_s2k is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-23-2008, 08:36 AM   #20
rizzle
Order Restored
 
rizzle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: st pete, fl
Posts: 2,679
Trading: (23)
Bolivar
rizzle is a jewel in the roughrizzle is a jewel in the roughrizzle is a jewel in the roughrizzle is a jewel in the rough
Default Re: Chili: Beans or not?

If it aint got beans it aint chili.
rizzle is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:00 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
All content is copyrighted jointly by Cigar Asylum and the content provider.