Nearly everyone has a special chili recipe Nearly everyone in the USA has a special recipe for chili. Today, most people put beans in the same pot with the meat to make it a complete one-pot meal. Chili served in restaurants usually includes beans. Traditionalists insist that beans do not belong in authentic chili. Authentic chili, also called Texas Chili or No Bean Chili, should contain only meat and chili peppers with possibly some tomatoes and a few spices.
Many folks claim to have their own special recipe for the best chili in the world.
They might use chicken, sausage or even seafood in their chili. They may add mushrooms, vegetables, sugar, vinegar or secret spices. The one common ingredient in all recipes is chili peppers. These can vary from mild sweet green peppers that add only a subtle flavor to the fiery hot habenero peppers that can make every bite taste like hot coals on your tongue. These festivals are especially popular in the southwestern states.