I feel real bad for people that have never had a real “bowl of red”, and for those poor souls that throw beans in a pot of chili. Seems so wrong to me.
I also remember that what we called “New Mexico” chili had cheese in it, and of course, the beans. It was sort of a joke.
Our family recipe calls for a 1/4 cup of Bourbon to flavor the meat before the chili powder, peppers, etc. go in. Known as “Firewater Chili”.
Oh that sounds interesting.... care to make me a honorary cousin and share the family recipe?