With all due respect, my dear lady, saying that chili “tastes better with beans in it” is like saying that chicken soup tastes better with beef added to it. If beans are added, the dish ceases to be chili.
And as for nutmeg, chocolate chips, and the like, may God forbid.
Again, meaning no disrespect, but you are a Missourian. While the form of barbecue unique to your region does you credit (while remaining of course inferior to true* barbecue), no real Texan could ever consider the dish you describe — however tasty — to be chili. It just isn’t.
* Texas.
http://www.chilicookoff.com/History/History_Home.asp
The ICS sanctioned over 200 cookoffs with over one million people tasting, cooking, judging and having a great time. ICS sanctioned cookoffs include three categories: Red (traditional red chili), Chili Verde (green chili) and Salsa. The ICS annually crowns a World Champion in each category.
Oh, now you’re in trouble!!!! KC has THE BEST barbeque ever! LOL! I still say I make good chili and I don’t put chocolate chips in it. I know it sounds weird but a tablespoon of cocoa adds an incredibly unique flavor. But you know, if you want to be the same as everyone else, by all means don’t work outside of the box! ;0)