Some people insist that real chili does not have beans in it. Some people insist that chili is made with beans. Who is right?
Well, in my honest opinion, neither is "right." It's just a personal preference.
I have always made my chili with beans, whether it's red kidney beans, or pinto beans. I actually prefer the pinto beans.
But for grins, I decided to try making my own chili recipe, without the beans.
1 pound of ground chuck, browned in a skillet with chopped onions and minced garlic. Drain.
Add 1 8 ounce can of tomato sauce, 1 can of diced tomatoes (undrained), and a packet of chili seasoning.
Because I didn't add beans, I also added a bit of beef broth.
Simmer for a couple of hours.
It was good chili. I'm used to beans since I always make it with beans, but even without the beans, it was good chili.
I will say that adding beans makes the chili have more servings, since the beans stretch it out. Without the beans, there are fewer servings in the pot, but the chili is "meatier".
I will say that adding beans makes the chili have more servings, since the beans stretch it out. Without the beans, there are fewer servings in the pot, but the chili is "meatier".
So. Beans or no beans? Do whatever you want.
I've always made mine without beans because I can't handle the texture of beans in my mouth and they tear up my stomach something aweful. That said, while I only do meat chili, some people prefer it that way. As long as I don't have to eat it, they can do what they want. That said, Cincinnati claims to have invented Chili, and I gotta tell ya, it's pasta sauce - and it has cinamon in it. That's just sad!
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