Reader Query: Banishing Beans for Beef?

My blog buddy Alicia wrote in to ask a question about my winning office chili cook-off recipe:

I am not a fan of beans. Can I leave them out and add extra meat?

Hey there, Alicia! Thanks for writing in.

Sure. You can leave out the beans altogether or replace them with a little extra meat. Chili is one of those recipes that you can tweak an infinite number of times. Feel free to experiment!