In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> Emma Thackery wrote:
> > In article >,
> > Becca > wrote:
> >
> >> Beans in chili?
> >>
> >> I am from Texas... Nevah! LOL
> >
> >
> > That's why it's called Chili *with* beans and not just "Chili".
>
> But Kent made it sound like there was no meat at all in chili. Unless he's
> a vegetarian, and he didn't say so, there is meat in chili. Beans are
> optional (but were usually served on the side on cattle drives). The
> popularity of pinto beans isn't limited to Boston baked beans

Traditional chili has meat in it, I agree.