I just realized

[bbqLuv]

Chili with beans is chili stew.
Chili beans with meat is chili stew.

What if you add chili seasoning to pot roast? Chili stew?

[Spinaker]

Well we know one thing......Chili with beans is not chili.

[HawkerXP]

Stir that pot! 😱🤪🤣🤪

[CRO]

I always use beans in my chili, kidney, black or pinto.
I also occasionally put ketchup on my hotdog.

[Spinaker]

Hahahaha, I have spoken. HawkerXP dpearce CRO

[DavidNorcross]

You are gonna love this. I asked chat, with or without beans and this is what I got

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Ah, the great chili debate. 😄

The honest answer is:

Both are correct, depending on what tradition you’re following.

Texas Chili (No Beans)

In traditional Texas chili, often called “chili con carne,” beans are not included.

The focus is:

• Beef
• Chiles
• Spices
• Broth

In fact, many Texans will tell you:

“If it has beans, it’s not Texas chili.”

Most American Home Chili (Beans)

Across much of the United States, chili commonly includes:

• Ground beef
• Kidney beans, pinto beans, or black beans
• Tomatoes
• Onions
• Chili powder

This is what most people expect when someone says “chili” at a church supper, family gathering, or weeknight dinner.

[dpearce]

I can go beans or no beans. But these days, no beans is the preference. If I were in Texas, I wouldn't even ask, just like if I'm in the Carolina's, I do not ask for unsweetened ice tea!

[randy.56]

YOU, stirring the pot again?

. Why are beans good at keeping secrets? Because they don’t want to spill the beans.

Why was the bean always so cool? It was just chilli.

[bbqLuv]

Well, that explains it
Thank you so muck

[texastweeter]

As for me and MY house, we will serve the Lord...aka no beans in chili

[Purc]

Just like in Philly......wid or widout?

[SheilaAnn]

I’m going to channel my inner Sid P and ask how come this isn’t a poll? *snort* 🤪🤪🤪

[Ace]

🤣🤣🤣

[Sid P]

LOL 😂🤣😅.

[Dewesq55]

I have never put beans in chilli (I don't like them anyway.)

[Alan Brice]

We talkin 3way or 5way? The bigger question is what do you do with the oyster crackers?

[dpearce]

Keep asking for more crackers!

[bbqLuv]

Saltine Crackers belong with chili, and NOT oyster crackers!

[glitchy]

We talkin 3way or 5way? The bigger question is what do you do with the oyster crackers?

That's a whole different poll. Saltines, Oyster or Fritos.

[bbqLuv]

Fritos, but Fritos are not free toes.