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beans or no beans

Do any of you chilli cookers use beans in your chilli? Or is that sacreligious to true chili?

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Permalink Reply by Dale Sandlin on July 21, 2009 at 3:28pm

The way I feel...If you like em use em

Permalink Reply by P.J. Reilly on August 1, 2009 at 9:14am

No Beans. International Chili Society prohibits them from competition chili

Permalink Reply by Steven Kartes on August 3, 2009 at 5:53pm

I use chili beans and black beans in mine but i would not call myself an expert by any means. I also put in yellow squash, mushrooms, and asparagus. Really brings a lot of color and flavor to the chilli. I made my recipe one day without really knowing how to make chilli and it turned out excellent. The girlfriend loves it and she really had her doubts as i was making it. If anyone has any other veggies that would be good to add i am always up for trying new things.

Permalink Reply by Dale McDonald on August 10, 2009 at 10:25pm

Thats what I was looking for a competition chili purist. I need a good recipe to get me started in chili cook offs.
Got one to share?

P.J. Reilly said:

No Beans. International Chili Society prohibits them from competition chili

Permalink Reply by Dale McDonald on August 10, 2009 at 10:32pm

I've never put all those veggies in my chili but I ahve a good recipe for a great veggie chicken soup that is very rich and hearty.

Steven Kartes said:

I use chili beans and black beans in mine but i would not call myself an expert by any means. I also put in yellow squash, mushrooms, and asparagus. Really brings a lot of color and flavor to the chilli. I made my recipe one day without really knowing how to make chilli and it turned out excellent. The girlfriend loves it and she really had her doubts as i was making it. If anyone has any other veggies that would be good to add i am always up for trying new things.

Permalink Reply by Marv Atkins on September 11, 2009 at 6:55pm

Got to have beans. have you ever watched blazing saddles?

But I was brought up on chilie with beans... hard to change, but willing to try :)

Permalink Reply by Marv Atkins on September 11, 2009 at 7:10pm

Went to the site. Good stuff for a newbe like me. Thanks for sharing.

Dale McDonald said:

Thats what I was looking for a competition chili purist. I need a good recipe to get me started in chili cook offs.
Got one to share?

P.J. Reilly said:
No Beans. International Chili Society prohibits them from competition chili

Permalink Reply by Michael D. McDermott on January 16, 2010 at 11:34am

Heya Dale:
I prefer my chili w/o beans. they don 't make em unledded if you know what I mean. Yet, I have had some great chili both ways. I think it's a matter of preference. What you and your friends like. Do em w or w/o. Lots of great recipes for both ou there.

Permalink Reply by Joseph sanchez on March 9, 2010 at 7:27am

i use beans, might as well throw some more fiber in that pot

Permalink Reply by Joseph sanchez on March 9, 2010 at 7:28am

did u come across a good recipe yet

Dale McDonald said:

Thats what I was looking for a competition chili purist. I need a good recipe to get me started in chili cook offs.
Got one to share?

P.J. Reilly said:
No Beans. International Chili Society prohibits them from competition chili

Permalink Reply by Dale McDonald on March 9, 2010 at 8:22am

Nobody has posted one here . I was hoping to get someone that has scored well at a competition to spill the beans
If you know what I mean. Give me some secrets! No takers yet

Permalink Reply by Leo Silva on March 28, 2010 at 12:41am

Using beans in Chili is an option. If you are having friends over for dinner or lunch it is ok, and most people probably expect beans in their Chili. However, if you are going to compete in a serious Chili cook off, beans are grounds for disqualification. No beans in Competition Chili.

Dale for several good purist recipes go to the International Chili society website. Good luck!