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In response to "For all you "no beans in chili" people, just what exactly do you put in it so that it isn't glorified soup? -- nm" by TWuG

What part of "beans" makes something not-soup??? -- nm

Posted by TaurusII Nov 3 '08, 14:17

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Chili, to me, needs to be thick. Without beans, I don't see how you get it to thicken up. -- nm - TWuG Nov 3, 14:18 9
- "This is Texas style. It's just beef and grease. If you ask for it 'wet' we just add more grease." -- nm - Hard Times Cafe Nov 3, 14:21
- use less liquid -- nm - Roger More Nov 3, 14:19 7
  - So, it's like eating a can of condensed tomato soup? - TWuG Nov 3, 14:21 3
    - More like a stew. There are plenty of recipes that involve putting meat in liquid and boiling it down - Roger More Nov 3, 14:24 1
      - i made a goat daube a couple months ago, it came out great...nm - x Nov 3, 14:25
    - no, it's heavy on the meat. -- nm - loosilu Nov 3, 14:22
  - And tomato chunks...I'm not picky...beans, no beans, both are good...just don't leave out the meat and call it "chili" - The Calico Cat Coalition Nov 3, 14:20
  - Word. Or cook it down. -- nm - TaurusII Nov 3, 14:20 1
    - or use a thickener like flour, masa flour or cornstarch -- nm - Roger More Nov 3, 14:21

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