The great chili debate of 2015. Beans or no beans?

[triggerhappy243]

Besides they make a great deadly weapon.

[TXGunNut]

There is a certain amount of regional pride going on in this Chillie debate.To some it is a sore point and they need to cool it.

It's all in good fun, a little regional food squabbling is good entertainment on venues like this.

[crawfobj]

All this chili talk and the 45 degree rainy weather inspired me. Cooked up a pot of venison chili in the Dutch oven on the stove and it turned out fantastic. Nothing like a little frito pie to get you through the nasty weather. Oh, and not a bean in sight. No reason to fix what ain't broke.

I always figured that putting beans in chili was a cheap way to make the good stuff go a little farther. I'll put it on my list if things I pray I never get hungry enough to eat, like possum.

Made It even better that the main ingredient was my son's first deer!

[triggerhappy243]

Too cool

[Lonegun1894]

All this chili talk and the 45 degree rainy weather inspired me. Cooked up a pot of venison chili in the Dutch oven on the stove and it turned out fantastic. Nothing like a little frito pie to get you through the nasty weather. Oh, and not a bean in sight. No reason to fix what ain't broke.

I always figured that putting beans in chili was a cheap way to make the good stuff go a little farther. I'll put it on my list if things I pray I never get hungry enough to eat, like possum.

Made It even better that the main ingredient was my son's first deer!

Now THAT is going to make an excellent pot of chili. Congrats to your son, and you too since I bet you helped get him to this point!

[Col4570]

I think you might be, in a polite and diplomatic way, referring to Texans and the pride they take in what they believe constitutes a genuine and traditional pot of chili. The vigorous and deep seated pride that Texans have in their State, their history and their customs is in fact what draws older, more traditional Americans (like myself) to wish we could become 'adopted' or 'reborn' Texans.

smokeywolf

Actualy my reference to sore point and cool it was to the effects some people have after eating chillie.

[triggerhappy243]

To some, chile.... Or chili, is a cultural thing.

Green chile chicken enchiladas with yes, beans and rice.... Is a favorite in these parts.

[Erich]

Right on, Triggerhappy!

[WILCO]

Right on, Triggerhappy!

Welcome aboard Erich!

[Erich]

Thanks, amigo-I've been here a while, but I don't have much helpful to add.

[perotter]

I won't eat it if it isn't at least 50% kidney beans. But its' been years since I last had it.

I don't know why, but this thread has made me hungry for potato soup.

[Bad Water Bill]

I suspected WILCO has been slipping.

Now he is "WELCOMING ABOARD" Erich.

Wilco ,he became a family member here the month BEFORE you did.

Is there ANYTHING we can do for OLD Wilco???

[WILCO]

Dang! My bad. Must've been the dashing smile in the Avatar that told my brain "Hey, there's a new guy!".

[6bg6ga]

The percentage of people eating chili with beans still tops chili without beans according to the poll.

[6bg6ga]

I won't eat it if it isn't at least 50% kidney beans. But its' been years since I last had it.

I don't know why, but this thread has made me hungry for potato soup.

Now just think.....we could start a thread about potato soup

[rondog]

All this chili talk and the 45 degree rainy weather inspired me. Cooked up a pot of venison chili in the Dutch oven on the stove and it turned out fantastic. Nothing like a little frito pie to get you through the nasty weather. Oh, and not a bean in sight. No reason to fix what ain't broke.

I always figured that putting beans in chili was a cheap way to make the good stuff go a little farther. I'll put it on my list if things I pray I never get hungry enough to eat, like possum.

Made It even better that the main ingredient was my son's first deer!

Holy cow, look at the muffler on that hot rod! No doubt that's one proud young'un too!

[DougGuy]

Beans it is, got a small (8 qt) pot simmering away in there now, just posted the recipe here:

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post3117764

Simmer Fi!

[tnpaw]

If'en it weren't fer beans, we would have starve to death at our house! Pot on stove 24/7! No matter time of day a bowl could be had! And it were cornbread made with Cracklins and Cow salve butter or my favorite Cold biscuits! Bust biscuits open float'em with bean soup, and then sink with pinto beans! Onion on top and fresh churned Buttermilk! Now back to this question about chili, got to have beans (pinto) along with all the rest! Ma can't ate it to spicy, so she fixes to suit her taste, I always have my home grown, home ground chili peppers sitting on table! Which I use heartily on most of my Vittles! Ain't no wrong way to make it, as long as you do!

[crawfobj]

Holy cow, look at the muffler on that hot rod! No doubt that's one proud young'un too!

It's Quieeeeeeeet! That, and a skinny 8yr old can handle factory .308 loads no problem. No recoil at all! There were even bigger smiles BEHIND the camera on this one!

[Blue Ghost]

This reminded me of a email I got a few years back, sorry it's kinda lenthy:

Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table, asking for directions to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spic y; and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted and became Judge 3."
Here are the scorecard notes from the event:
CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC MONSTER CHILI.
Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.
Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
Judge # 3 (Frank) -- Holy ****, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.
CHILI # 2 - AUSTIN 'S AFTERBURNER CHILI.
Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.
Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.
CHILI # 3 - FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI.
Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick.
Judge # 2 -- A bit salty, good use of peppers.
Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting sh**-faced from all of the beer.
CHILI # 4 - BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC...
Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.
Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the beer maid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. This 300 lb. woman is starting to look HOT... just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?
CHILI # 5 LISA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER...
Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.
Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead 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 the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really ticks me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming.
CHILI # 6 - VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY...
Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers.
Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb
Judge # 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I messed on myself when I farted, and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except for Sally. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my rear with a snow cone.
CHILI # 7 - SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI...
Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. **I should take note that I am worried about Judge # 3. He appears to be a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost 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 to match my 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.
CHILI # 8 - BIG TOM'S TOENAIL CURLING CHILI.....
Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend of chili's. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.
Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge #3 farted, passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it, poor feller, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili?
Judge # 3 - No Report