Since my parents are from the north, I never knew that beans weren't supposed to go in Chili til about a year ago.
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And then there is Cincinnati chili.Same here. Beans and macaroni were always in chili when I was a kid.
Macaroni?Same here. Beans and macaroni were always in chili when I was a kid.
Ok, that makes sense too. I've had no bean Chili and honestly thought it was strange and needed beans because it was boring to me.Seriously, half the Texans you speak to put beans in chili. The other half scream about it.
Beans are cheap. Meats expensive. Dump beans in the chili and you double the amount of prepared food at very little cost. It’s more of a class debate than a “Texan vs other” argument.
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Chili mac. Sometimes if I have leftover pasta, of any kind, I'll put chili and cheese on it. It's something different and the pasta acts as an expander. When I make chili I make a big pot that lasts for days.Macaroni?
Oh ok.Chili mac. Sometimes if I have leftover pasta, of any kind, I'll put chili and cheese on it. It's something different and the pasta acts as an expander. When I make chili I make a big pot that lasts for days.
The rules vary - even in TX. Our rule is cook beans & chili separately, then combine (or not) to finalize the dish.Ok, that makes sense too. I've had no bean Chili and honestly thought it was strange and needed beans because it was boring to me.
That makes senseThe rules vary - even in TX. Our rule is cook beans & chili separately, then combine (or not) to finalize the dish.
Yes, as stated the addition of beans is a cheap filler, so is macaroni.Macaroni?
That does make sense. It brings back bad memories....Yes, as stated the addition of beans is a cheap filler, so is macaroni.