Beans in your chili? Yay or nay?

[basstracker89]

Some of the concoctions that are popping up here sounds like whatchagot, or camp, stew. Just toss in what you got and call it stew. Ain't bad eating and it sticks to your ribs.

That's it, there's lots of dishes that way

 

[GFB]

I will either cook it with no beans or with no more than one 16 oz can of chili beans (pinto) per 2 lbs meat. If using beans, they get added last.

Nothing will throw off the flavor, for me, like adding a ton of tomatoes. I use 1 can Rotel and one small can tomato sauce (or half amount tomato paste.)