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Old 06-15-13, 01:38 PM   #10
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I stand corrected, Steve but,


from Wikipedia... main ingredients for chili are...
  • Chili peppers
  • Meat
  • Tomatoes
  • Often made with beans
Beans are apparently not a main ingredient for the dish as far as I can tell.
Maybe someone thought they could extend the yield on a batch by adding beans. Therefore, calling it Chili Con Carne (with meat) as the translation goes, is redundant. You can't make a pot of Chili without ground beef. Beans are optional. Red beans and Kidney beans are a total deal breaker for me. I like mine plain and hot.
Since the dish originated in Texas, let's ask Neal.

Hey Neal.. What's in "genuine" Texas Chili?

Inquiring taste buds wanna know.
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