Beans (and rice, lentils, breadcrumbs, etc) are banned from chili competitions, because they’re considered filler. So no, it’s not a legit part of a chili recipe. If you have beans in it, as far as a chili competition is concerned, you just made some really thick bean soup.
I just don’t like beans; it’s the texture. Also there’s a debate in more serious chili circles whether chili ought to have beans. At the end of the day I don’t care as long as I don’t have to eat it.
What, why not beans? I know beans was a meme on Lemmy a while back, but it’s a legit part of a chilli recipe.
Serious question.
Beans (and rice, lentils, breadcrumbs, etc) are banned from chili competitions, because they’re considered filler. So no, it’s not a legit part of a chili recipe. If you have beans in it, as far as a chili competition is concerned, you just made some really thick bean soup.
I’m pretty sure OP is making chili to eat, not for a competition.
I just don’t like beans; it’s the texture. Also there’s a debate in more serious chili circles whether chili ought to have beans. At the end of the day I don’t care as long as I don’t have to eat it.