To Bean or Not To Bean… That is the question….

  • G_Smitty
    New Richmond, WI
    Posts: 1359
    December 20, 2006 at 7:24 pm #1252643

    OK… I need some help settling a bet… I’m making a batch of my 5-alarm chili (always a Holiday Favorite ) and we are having a discussion of whether to add chili beans to the mix or if they should be served on the side. In my opinion, a great chili is really nothing more than an awesome meat ‘sauce’ (I use ground hamburger, some suet, unsweetned chocolate, paprika, red pepper, white pepper, cumin seeds, chili powder, Accent, onions and garlic – this stuff is HOT and it sticks to your mouth). The chili itself should be quite spicy and you achieve individual preferences by how much chili you put over your vermicelli (sp?) noodles or black beans. So it goes like this – you put either noodles or beans in your bowl (or both) and then ladle a healthy portion of the fiery chili over the top, cover with shredded extra-sharp cheddar, and enjoy! The other half here insists the beans should be added to the meat sauce!!! NO WAY in my books.

    So…. what are the thoughts out there???

    (Oh yeah, you gotta have plenty of to help wash it down and put out the fire… also, better have a baseball bat next to the crapper the next day to beat down the flames shooting out around the seat )

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    December 20, 2006 at 7:42 pm #513410

    Beans
    Noodles just make it goulash!

    amwatson
    Holmen,WI
    Posts: 5130
    December 20, 2006 at 7:48 pm #513413

    Definitely beans in the mix. How can you have chili without beans? My wife thinks I am nuts for wanting beans in chili as well. All I can figure is it must be a Midwest thing

    crosby-stick
    Crosby MN
    Posts: 613
    December 20, 2006 at 7:50 pm #513415

    Beans all the way Chappy and Eric can attest that I’m a bean lover.

    chico-diablo
    New Richmond, WI
    Posts: 570
    December 20, 2006 at 7:53 pm #513416

    I usually make two batches one with beans and one without (for the wife). Will not serve my chili until after the second day and it has cooled down, then I reheat it. Put on noodles or whatever you want. My sister and mother think they know how to make chili, but they put the Macaroni in when they make it

    G_Smitty
    New Richmond, WI
    Posts: 1359
    December 20, 2006 at 7:55 pm #513417

    OK OK!!! I too like beans but the question is whether to have the bean IN the chili or do you serve the chili OVER the beans (in the actual bowl?)???

    chico-diablo
    New Richmond, WI
    Posts: 570
    December 20, 2006 at 7:56 pm #513418

    Beans in the chili

    G_Smitty
    New Richmond, WI
    Posts: 1359
    December 20, 2006 at 7:57 pm #513420

    Quote:

    I usually make two batches one with beans and one without (for the wife). Will not serve my chili until after the second day and it has cooled down, then I reheat it. Put on noodles or whatever you want. My sister and mother think they know how to make chili, but they put the Macaroni in when they make it

    A “REAL” chili is always better after its been sitting for a day or two (Heat, cool, re-heat like you said above is the best – really brings out the fire and the flavor). I think it has something to do with the spices dissolving in the fats). Oh man, my mouth is watering waiting for the chili to be served

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    December 20, 2006 at 7:59 pm #513421

    In the Chili!

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    December 20, 2006 at 8:03 pm #513423

    How can you people destroy a good chili by adding noodles???????

    Put it the beans and let it ferment a few days in the fridge!!!!!

    jdbruesewitz
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 467
    December 20, 2006 at 8:13 pm #513434

    Beans, beans, the musical fruit, the more you eat the more……I think you Know the rest

    danno34
    Posts: 170
    December 20, 2006 at 8:14 pm #513436

    You have to use Whistle Berrys

    1hawghunter
    Grand Rapids, MN
    Posts: 699
    December 20, 2006 at 8:17 pm #513440

    No to anything but BEANS!!!!!!!!(in the mix)

    dallgood
    Savage,MN
    Posts: 62
    December 20, 2006 at 9:14 pm #513462

    I also like the beans in the chili, but true chili makers( especially in Texas) would nver ruin a good chili by putting beans in it! D.

    fishman1
    Dubuque, Iowa
    Posts: 1030
    December 20, 2006 at 9:20 pm #513466

    I don’t know that I’ve ever heard of chili without beans. Wouldn’t that be like spicy sloppy joe’s. Definately beans and not just any type of bean but dark red kidney beans only. I just made a big batch of chili this morning to eat tonight. I’ll have 3 of 4 daughters home tonight and they all wanted my chili. A few slices of colby jack cheese and some crackers is all I’ll need to complete the meal. Adding maccaroni makes it a spicy goolosh, not chili.

    Eyehunter

    shayla
    Posts: 1399
    December 20, 2006 at 9:30 pm #513469

    If “Chili Beans” don’t go in chili, then what good are they? I’d put them in, for sure!

    bzzsaw
    Hudson, Wi
    Posts: 3484
    December 20, 2006 at 9:32 pm #513470

    Beans in the chile for me too.

    I had the best chile I’ve every tried a couple months ago at a bar called Stadium View in Green Bay (next to Lambeau field). I don’t recall it even having beans. It was mostly meat, but that stuff lit me up like a Christmas tree. Talk about burning the next day – OMG. Just make sure your bathroom has Charmin. If you get the chance to try it when your at a Packer game – go for it – you won’t be disappointed.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22538
    December 20, 2006 at 9:34 pm #513471

    I am against putting beans in anything. I cannot stand the texture. I am a little odd though… I’ve been told…. I make my wife leave beans out of mine, and I put it over bread, with some cheese.

    big g

    brian_peterson
    Eagan, MN
    Posts: 2080
    December 20, 2006 at 10:14 pm #513492

    No question!! BEANS, BEANS, BEANS!!!!!!

    cade-laufenberg
    Winona,MN/La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 3667
    December 21, 2006 at 12:16 am #513544

    I personally hate beans. And think I might be slightly allergic to them ..( wouldn’t suprise me as I’m allergic to nuts, dogs, cats, anything furry, and have astmah )
    But they make my lips swell up and my mouth feel funny, plus i really just don’t like the taste.

    Mudshark
    LaCrosse WI
    Posts: 2973
    December 21, 2006 at 1:48 am #513577

    Ummmmm…guys…..
    Chile with beans is ….Chile’con’carne
    No self respecting chile would have beans OR noodles…… Good LORD…what do ya think god made cornbread for!!!!!


    Shane Hildebrandt
    Blaine, mn
    Posts: 2921
    December 21, 2006 at 3:57 am #513638

    no beans, takes away from the taste, just a good thick peice of texas toast, a ton of butter spread on it and dunk away. but you can’t forget to add the sour cream, cheese and a dash of season salt and more chili powder.

    shane

    haywardbound
    New Brighton, MN
    Posts: 1107
    December 21, 2006 at 10:10 am #513679

    I’ll get crap for this but…I love chili, but don’t like the beans. My vote goes to the original poster…No beans!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    December 21, 2006 at 1:51 pm #513735

    Quote:

    I am against putting beans in anything. I cannot stand the texture. I am a little odd though… I’ve been told…. I make my wife leave beans out of mine, and I put it over bread, with some cheese.

    big g

    Big G, we have a couple things in common!

    Hayward…this is PROFESSIONAL Chilli making…not college!

    Canned chilli

    We need to talk bud!

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22538
    December 21, 2006 at 2:09 pm #513752

    Ok BrianK, I know we for sure have the “a little odd” in common…. oh yeah, were both married too…

    big g

    G_Smitty
    New Richmond, WI
    Posts: 1359
    December 21, 2006 at 2:29 pm #513765

    Great feedback guys . I didn’t expect this to look like a Marcum vs Vexilar debate …

    So here’s the deal – I decided to serve the chili like this: One serving bowl with the vermicelli noodles, one serving bowl with beans (went with black beans, no spices), and one large pot of bubbling hot chili mix (no beans added!). Also, a large portion of freshly shredded extra sharp cheddar. This way, if you want beans, you got ’em. If the chili is too hot, add noodles or more beans… Should satisfy pretty much any individual preference!

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    December 21, 2006 at 2:41 pm #513773

    So I guess my question to you is what time should we all show up

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