Posted: 10/23/2013 5:11:56 PM EDT
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In my time here at AR15, I have witnessed a deplorable rift growing between two groups of members: those who claim chili has beans, and those who claim it does not.
Personally I think this argument is overblown. In fact, in a move akin to dividing by zero, I am about to do something unspeakable. Unthinkable even. I hereby claim that there are, in fact, two ways to make chili; both equally valid. Heresy? I think not. In true Arfcom fashion, I will support my hypothesis with purely anecdotal evidence. I have lived in South Carolina all my life. My mother is from Alabama, but I have long since forgiven her for that transgression. She has always made great chili, and it has contained kidney beans. In fact, I don't think I have ever had a standalone meal of chili that was absent those delightful legumes. Anywhere. But wait. I ate lunch today at Rush's, a local establishment, and I had a chili-cheeseburger. Naturally, this chili had no beans. In fact, it was more like a "meat sauce" as I have heard such chili referred to often here on Arfcom. Yet, it was still chili. As I enjoyed my lunch, I pondered whether chili cheeseburgers in Texas would really be so different? Would they have large chunks of beef stew between the bread and the patty? Surely not! Now I have been to Texas, but I preferred to eat local, so I went to Chipotle. Thus, I have not had the privilege of eating Texas chili. But I wonder, is it really so different? TLDR: Get. Both. |
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In my time here at AR15, I have witnessed a deplorable rift growing between two groups of members: those who claim chili has beans, and those who claim it does not. Personally I think this argument is overblown. In fact, in a move akin to dividing by zero, I am about to do something unspeakable. Unthinkable even. I hereby claim that there are, in fact, two ways to make chili; both equally valid. Heresy? I think not. In true Arfcom fashion, I will support my hypothesis with purely anecdotal evidence. I have lived in South Carolina all my life. My mother is from Alabama, but I have long since forgiven her for that transgression. She has always made great chili, and it has contained kidney beans. In fact, I don't think I have ever had a standalone meal of chili that was absent those delightful legumes. Anywhere. But wait. I ate lunch today at Rush's, a local establishment, and I had a chili-cheeseburger. Naturally, this chili had no beans. In fact, it was more like a "meat sauce" as I have heard such chili referred to often here on Arfcom. Yet, it was still chili. As I enjoyed my lunch, I pondered whether chili cheeseburgers in Texas would really be so different? Would they have large chunks of beef stew between the bread and the patty? Surely not! Now I have been to Texas, but I preferred to eat local, so I went to Chipotle. Thus, I have not had the privilege of eating Texas chili. But I wonder, is it really so different? TLDR: Get. Both. 13'er 
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Wow what an astute response. I shall reply in kind: Californian
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In my time here at AR15, I have witnessed a deplorable rift growing between two groups of members: those who claim chili has beans, and those who claim it does not. Personally I think this argument is overblown. In fact, in a move akin to dividing by zero, I am about to do something unspeakable. Unthinkable even. I hereby claim that there are, in fact, two ways to make chili; both equally valid. Heresy? I think not. In true Arfcom fashion, I will support my hypothesis with purely anecdotal evidence. I have lived in South Carolina all my life. My mother is from Alabama, but I have long since forgiven her for that transgression. She has always made great chili, and it has contained kidney beans. In fact, I don't think I have ever had a standalone meal of chili that was absent those delightful legumes. Anywhere. But wait. I ate lunch today at Rush's, a local establishment, and I had a chili-cheeseburger. Naturally, this chili had no beans. In fact, it was more like a "meat sauce" as I have heard such chili referred to often here on Arfcom. Yet, it was still chili. As I enjoyed my lunch, I pondered whether chili cheeseburgers in Texas would really be so different? Would they have large chunks of beef stew between the bread and the patty? Surely not! Now I have been to Texas, but I preferred to eat local, so I went to Chipotle. Thus, I have not had the privilege of eating Texas chili. But I wonder, is it really so different? TLDR: Get. Both. 13'er
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In my time here at AR15, I have witnessed a deplorable rift growing between two groups of members: those who claim chili has beans, and those who claim it does not. Personally I think this argument is overblown. In fact, in a move akin to dividing by zero, I am about to do something unspeakable. Unthinkable even. I hereby claim that there are, in fact, two ways to make chili; both equally valid. Heresy? I think not. In true Arfcom fashion, I will support my hypothesis with purely anecdotal evidence. I have lived in South Carolina all my life. My mother is from Alabama, but I have long since forgiven her for that transgression. She has always made great chili, and it has contained kidney beans. In fact, I don't think I have ever had a standalone meal of chili that was absent those delightful legumes. Anywhere. But wait. I ate lunch today at Rush's, a local establishment, and I had a chili-cheeseburger. Naturally, this chili had no beans. In fact, it was more like a "meat sauce" as I have heard such chili referred to often here on Arfcom. Yet, it was still chili. As I enjoyed my lunch, I pondered whether chili cheeseburgers in Texas would really be so different? Would they have large chunks of beef stew between the bread and the patty? Surely not! Now I have been to Texas, but I preferred to eat local, so I went to Chipotle. Thus, I have not had the privilege of eating Texas chili. But I wonder, is it really so different? TLDR: Get. Both. No, just no. |
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Quoted: In my time here at AR15, I have witnessed a deplorable rift growing between two groups of members: those who claim chili has beans, and those who claim it does not. Personally I think this argument is overblown. In fact, in a move akin to dividing by zero, I am about to do something unspeakable. Unthinkable even. I hereby claim that there are, in fact, two ways to make chili; both equally valid. Heresy? I think not. In true Arfcom fashion, I will support my hypothesis with purely anecdotal evidence. I have lived in South Carolina all my life. My mother is from Alabama, but I have long since forgiven her for that transgression. She has always made great chili, and it has contained kidney beans. In fact, I don't think I have ever had a standalone meal of chili that was absent those delightful legumes. Anywhere. But wait. I ate lunch today at Rush's, a local establishment, and I had a chili-cheeseburger. Naturally, this chili had no beans. In fact, it was more like a "meat sauce" as I have heard such chili referred to often here on Arfcom. Yet, it was still chili. As I enjoyed my lunch, I pondered whether chili cheeseburgers in Texas would really be so different? Would they have large chunks of beef stew between the bread and the patty? Surely not! Now I have been to Texas, but I preferred to eat local, so I went to Chipotle. Thus, I have not had the privilege of eating Texas chili. But I wonder, is it really so different? TLDR: Get. Both.  |
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I agree. Can't we all just get along? But Texas chili is beef stew. Quoted:
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Chili dog chili has no beans. "Bowl" chili has beans. I agree. Can't we all just get along? But Texas chili is beef stew. I have reserved my 13er until this comment. I will add    and finally.
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Quoted: FIFY. And stew meat is not ground. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Chili dog chili has no beans. "Bowl" chili has beans. I agree. Can't we all just get along? But Texas ALL chili is beef stew. I use cubed brisket and ground veal in my chili. |
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I use cubed brisket and ground veal in my chili. Quoted:
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Chili dog chili has no beans. "Bowl" chili has beans. I agree. Can't we all just get along? But Texas ALL chili is beef stew. I use cubed brisket and ground veal in my chili. |
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Quoted: Very very coarse ground might be allowed. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Chili dog chili has no beans. "Bowl" chili has beans. I agree. Can't we all just get along? But Texas ALL chili is beef stew. I use cubed brisket and ground veal in my chili. Admittedly the veal is for flavor and the brisket is the main attraction. |
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Sorry, Chili does indeed have beans! Chili without beans is spaghetti sauce... Quoted:
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Add beans if you want, but CHILI HAS NO BEANS!!! Sorry, Chili does indeed have beans! Chili without beans is spaghetti sauce... you use large chunks of meat in your spaghetti sauce and no tomatoes......sounds interesting |