Should You Cook Chili with Beans? There have been many debates over the course of history, but none so contentious as to whether or not you should you put beans in a chili. To Bean or Not to Bean, That is the Question True, whether or not you think beans go in chili depends on where you live. However, whether you like your chili with or without beans, we have a list of tantalizing chilis only made better with our fragrant, flavorful RawSpiceBar Chili Starter Blend to get you started: Best Bean-Based Chili Recipes The best b...