Chili - beans or no beans?

[seemunkee]

tomato?
spaghetti?
Cinnamon?

Cornbread?

[redqueen]

1. I like it both ways...

No cornbread or cinnamon though.

[jgraz]

2. No beans, no ground beef, but chocolate and/or peanut butter is awesome

[seemunkee]

3. Isn't that Mole then?

What do you put in it if no beans or ground beef?

[jgraz]

8. I use cubed chuck, toasted chiles, crushed tomatoes and fresh masa

A little cumin, a little lime, onion, garlic, some jalapeños and mexican oregano. Unsweetened chocolate gives it a nice bitter edge, while peanut butter adds a lovely smooth texture to the sauce. I'm not sure which one I like better.

[MrCoffee]

4. that depends....

are you making chili or bean soup? if you're making chili, then no beans.

of course tomato. if you put it on spaghetti you're a commie or from ohio, either way, it's wrong. cinnamon is a nice counterbalance to the truckload of chili powders you're putting in.

if you don't sop it up with cornbread you're a fascist or from lithuania. either way, it's wrong.

[KamaAina]

63. Zippy's restaurants on O'ahu serve it over spaghetti

Clearly most people here aren't from Ohio, ergo, we must be commies. (solid D congressional delegation, 43-8 D in state house...)

Actually most of Zippy's chili is served over...

...wait for it...

...rice.

What does that make us?!

[Kutjara]

69. In the UK, chili is pretty much always served with rice.

That's the way I learned to make it, and it still seems a bit weird to see it "naked."

[trof]

5. Beans. Drive my Texas in-laws nuts.

And I like the meat cubed, not ground.
Venison is primo if you can get it.
And it should have a can of beer in it, too.
Dark is good.

[redqueen]

31. I don't get the anti-bean bias here.

I was born here, and I LIKE the beans.

[texas1928]

37. Well you do live in north Texas.

SO...



:hide:

[redqueen]

38. Yeah... SO?!

You tryin to start?

[texas1928]

39. Bring it....

:P

[redqueen]

40. Oh, it's broughten!

*puts up dukes*

[texas1928]

44. Falls over.

:rofl:



Ok, but ONGUARD!!!

[redqueen]

45. AWWWWW!

Onguard!

:loveya:

That's so cute!

[texas1928]

47. Man...

You got to girl it up don't you...



SHEEESH!!!

[redqueen]

48. I WIN!

:bounce:

:7

[texas1928]

50. NEVER!!!!

[redqueen]

51. AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

Are those little tiny light sabers?

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! :7

[texas1928]

53. OK FINE...

[redqueen]

54. Oh baby!

:bounce:

[texas1928]

56. I give up.

[redqueen]

57. See?

I WIN!

:woohoo:

[texas1928]

58. *STOMP STOMP STOMP*

[TheFriendlyAnarchist]

6. Cornbread: Ain't nothing wrong with that.

[texas1928]

7. No beans.

You never put beans in it.
I am not from Cincinnati.
Cinnamon??? Get a rope.
Cornbread is ok, but Tortillas are better.

[Raven]

11. No beans!! I found that out when my Texas college roommate

was here last month and I had the nerve to serve chili with beans. She laughed and laughed. Who knew...I'm from Boston!

[MrCoffee]

15. you served bean soup to a Texan?

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Raven]

21. Well, it wasn't soup and it had meat in it and the hot stuff and...

I should have served her baked cod!

[texas1928]

23. My dear, Raven

I would have thanked for the nice bowl of Chili con carne. But that was not chili.

[Raven]

29. I know, I know, I never learn. I was married to a southerner (Alabama)

and made the mistake of putting cheese sauce on the collard greens...his mother never let me forget it.

[texas1928]

34. Be careful in some southern homes that will get you written out of the...

Will.

[Rabrrrrrr]

9. Without beans it ain't chili, it's soup. And whoever decided to use macaroni should be executed

and cast out of heaven.

[Critters2]

59. That would be the good folks at Steak and Shake.

Inventors of Chili Mac. :puke:

[Shakespeare]

10. Chili with beans is like a vodka "martini"

In other words, it isn't.

Real chili also doesn't have tomatoes in it, and I don't know what kind of drugs Ohioans are on to ever put spaghetti with it. :crazy:

[DemReadingDU]

16. Yum, Skyline chili!

We're in Ohio, and several years ago, my daughter was living in San Francisco. She so loves Skyline chili that I mailed her 6 large cans! It cost almost $20, but she was soooo happy!

[Shakespeare]

19. You may call it "midwestern meat sauce," but you may not call it chili.

:P

(pain-in-the-ass Texan here)

[Gormy Cuss]

46. Cinti chili is a category all by itself.

No one else makes the base with those spices, never mind all those add-on "ways."

Cincinnati chili is good, it's just not traditional Texan or Southwestern chili. I love them all!

[MrCoffee]

12. 2006 Terlingua Cook-Off Winner's recipie ( I had this, it's incredible)

http://www.chili.org/dploucheck.html

I was at the 2006 cook-off, and this chili owned the place.

[seemunkee]

13. Despite my midwest upbringing I do not use spaghetti or cinnamon

Ground beef(preferably coarse grind), black beans, some diced tomatoes, beer, and cornbread.

[DemReadingDU]

17. Definitely what I like too!

I prefer chunks of tomatoes though. And cornbread, with lots of real butter. Yum!

My daughter is the one who prefers the Skyline cinnamon chili with spaghetti.

Edit to add: spouse likes LOTS of shredded cheese.

And Brownies for dessert!

[TreasonousBastard]

14. No beans and shredded, not ground, beef...

Lean beef, that is. No fat globs floating on top before they get absorbed in the overall glop later in the cooking. And tomatoes are essential.

I always add cinnamon to anything with tomatoes in it. Not enough to really taste, but a little really perks up sauces. I use chicken stock, too.

No noodles of any kind-- then it would just be spaghetti with chili sauce.

Cornbread on the side? Of course! Shredded cheese and onions for topping should be available, too.

(Once, I was kinda short on stuff and the pot wasn't really full, so I threw in a couple of cans of garbanzos that just happened to be there. That waas for a chili cookoff, and I won second proze. Might have had first if I didn't run out midway through the tastings.)

[unpossibles]

18. I prefer beans

to those who say it's not chili with beans or without meat, perhaps look up the fact that chili refers to the pepper not the other ingredients. It's like stew, jumbalaya, or other hodge-podge recipes: put in it what you like and/or have. Personally, I love all types of chili and my vegan chili has not only won over my carnivorous friends but also made a couple of them cry from the heat. I also like a variety of veggies in my chili, from carrots to onions and peppers.

I think I'm going to make a pot when I get home tonight.

And real people don't let others tell them what to eat: chili with cornbread is my favorite, but Greek style (aka: Cincinnati style) is good too. You Texans seem too hung up on "that ain't real _____" or whatever and frankly it's silly. I hate to break it to you, but it did not originate in Texas, so you can keep your "Texas chili" or whatever and I'll eat mine with beans, thank you.

[GOPisEvil]

41. Didn't originate in Texas?

Um, yes it did. Ever hear of the San Antonio Chili Queens?

OK, so it might have started out as a Mexican dish, but Texas was a part of Mexico, don'tcha know?

[Kali]

20. chili colorado or chili verde - NO BEANS, no cinnamon, no tomato

wachyou be talking about - spaghetti? (these authentic chilis can be beef or pork and need to be chunky, not ground and they need to be served with big hand made flour tortillas)

Canned chili to put on hot dogs or burgers? beans no prob, same with a bowl of chili beans - with corn bread or plain crackers, (maybe some cheese and onions)

chili mac is a ground beef, tomato, onion, chili powder and pasta concoction that is not too bad, but it is not really chili

[texas1928]

22. What's a Flout tortilla.

:shrug:































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[Kali]

25. to make flautas?

you can get them in the same aisle as the cincamon:crazy:

[texas1928]

55. Making Flautas...

Why you just use a flour tortilla.

[Kali]

64. oh no

corn tortillas for tostadas, enchiladas, tacos, and flautas, flour tortillas for quesadillas, burros and chimichangas

[texas1928]

68. Well if you use corn for Flautas...

Then what is a Flout tortilla. :P


I'm just messin.

[jakefrep]

52. I think it's the kind made by people who don't show their receipts

at Circuit City.

[texas1928]

60. Yep...

And they probably take to plastic bags at check out too.

[texas1928]

24. I am going to have to post this, Again.

Recently Frank was honored to be selected as an outstanding Famous celebrity in Texas, to be a judge at a chili cook-off, mainly because no one else wanted to do it. Also the original person called in sick at the last moment, and Frank happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking directions to the beer wagon when the call came. He was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy, and besides they told him that he could have free beer during the tasting, so Frank accepted.

Here are the scorecards from the event:



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Chili # 1: Mike's Maniac Mobster Monster Chili


JUDGE ONE: A little too heavy on tomato. Amusing kick.


JUDGE TWO: Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.


FRANK: Holy shit, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway with it. Took me two beers to put the flames out. Hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.



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Chili # 2: Arthur's Afterburner Chili


JUDGE ONE: Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight Jalapeno tang.


JUDGE TWO: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.


FRANK: Keep this out of reach of children! I'm not sure what I am supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to walkie-talkie in 3 extra beers when they saw the look on my face.



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Chili # 3: Fred's Famous Burn Down the Barn Chili


JUDGE ONE: Excellent firehouse chili! Great kick. Needs more beans.


JUDGE TWO: A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of red peppers.


FRANK: Call the EPA, I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting shit-faced.



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Chili # 4: Bubba's Black Magic


JUDGE ONE: Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.


JUDGE TWO: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.


FRANK: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Sally, the bar maid, was standing behind me with fresh refills; that 300 lb. bitch is starting to look HOT, just like this nuclear-waste I'm eating.



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Chili # 5: Linda's Legal Lip Remover


JUDGE ONE: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.


JUDGE TWO: Chili using shredded beef; could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.


FRANK: My ears are ringing, and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from a pitcher. It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks!



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Chili # 6: Vera's Very Vegetarian Variety


JUDGE ONE: Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spice and peppers.


JUDGE TWO: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb.


FRANK: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that slut Sally. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone!



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Chili # 7: Susan's Screaming Sensation Chili


JUDGE ONE: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.


JUDGE TWO: Ho Hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should note that I am worried about Judge Number 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.


FRANK: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a damn thing. I've lost the sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava-like shit to match my damn shirt. At least during the autopsy they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, it's too painful. Screw it, I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.



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Chili # 8: Helen's Mount Saint Chili


JUDGE ONE: A perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili, safe for all, not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.


JUDGE TWO: This final entry is a good, balanced chili, neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge Number 3 passed out, fell and pulled the chili pot on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor Yankee.


FRANK: --------------(editor's note: Judge #3 was unable To report)

[seemunkee]

26. I was just going to look that up.

[seemunkee]

27. Adding fuel to the fire - What's the appropriate drink to go with chili?

I just made a batch of mango margaritas.
*Disclaimer* No reposado or anejo tequila was harmed in the making of the margaritas. I used some lower quality mixing stuff

[alarimer]

28. Chili without beans is hotdog topping

Chili must have beans in it. I use kidney beans but pinto beans are okay too. I usually use a can of Rotel Chili Fixins, which has enough peppers in it to make it just spicy enough, plus tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes and a can of tomato paste. Or some combination of those things; it's different every time. Haven't tried beer in it; sounds good. I also put in bell peppers, plus assorted spices.

[GOPisEvil]

30. Meat chili gets no beans. Cornbread is a must!

[Shakespeare]

32. No, no, no. TORTILLAS. Cornbread goes with your pinto beans.

And the beans and the chili shall never meet. ;-)

All these philistines who want to put beans in their chili.... :scared:

[GOPisEvil]

33. I'm a cast-iron skillet cornbread guy.

Tortillas aren't substantial enough for me. :shrug:

I only put beans in my vegetarian chili.

[Shakespeare]

35. Cast iron's the only way to make cornbread.

:thumbsup:

With bacon fat heated up in the skillet first. :9

This thread is making me very, very hungry. You going to watch the Aggies play tomorrow?

:hi:

[GOPisEvil]

36. This thread is going right to my gut.

I feel 10 lbs heavier already.

Hm, we play Fresno, eh? 2:30? I will have to check them out. People who saw the first game were NOT impressed.

[Taverner]

42. Yes on all of those

And no on all of those

Chili is a multi-faceted beast that comes out different every time.

Personally I love a turkey and black bean chili with habaneros and cumin.

[GOPisEvil]

43. Lady Bird Johnson's recipe for "Pedernales River Chili":

http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/johnson/archives.hom/FAQs/Recipes/chili.asp

Notice - no beans. ;)

[Gormy Cuss]

49. To all the chiliheads out there, I recommend Jane Butel's "Chili Madness" cookbook

It has chili for every style. The LBJ favorite Pedernales is there, as is Carroll Shelby's favorite version, a Cincinnati chili, low heat ones, ones with beans, ones without, and a Navajo style green chili that will knock your socks off.
http://www.biblio.com/isbn/0894801341.html

[Cabcere]

61. There exists such a thing as chili without beans?

:shrug: I had no idea. Seriously. Every variety of chili I've ever eaten (or even heard of) has beans - one of the main ingredients, in fact. :shrug: Ah well, you learn something every day! :hi:

[Redstone]

62. Whatever way you like it. It's not for me to judge.

Redstone

[Hoof Hearted]

65. Veg Chilli

Cornbread.
Beer.

[Xipe Totec]

66. No, no, no, no, and yes

Chilli has two ingredients; meat, chilli.

[bigwillq]

67. I like it with beans (nt)

[SPKrazy]

70. both

and tomato

on spaghetti :9

cinnamon :wtf:

cornbread meh, go with oyster crackers, or corn chips

mean (not mean) or veggie

no beans is on something like a hot dog

beans if on its own

[Lethe]

71. beans are ok, and they make it go farther

i'm from texas and i know about the whole "no beans in chili" doctrine, but i put them in mine because they are cheap and help the chili make more portions

plus u get extra fiber, magnesium, potassium, protein, etc

tomato is ok, just not too much
spaghetii? never heard of doing that.....chili and pasta don't mix
cinnamon? maybe a little, not much
cornbreads ok to serve with, chili on top

[Nikia]

72. Pinto beans

Tomato-yes
spaghetti-no and no other noodles either. It completely changes the dynamic.
Cinnamon-I put cinnamon in my chili along with oregano, sugar, garlic, onion, jalapenos, and regular chili powder

[Zing Zing Zingbah]

73. With beans and cornbread. n/t

[Catshrink]

74. Use only 239 beans

otherwise it's too farty.

:rofl: