reaaaallly U don't like the beans?? I love the beany goodness of chili. I Like to put veggies in it too.. like carrots, mushrooms (the canned kind.. I don't know why I like them.. but they are great in chilli) Corn, celery and maybe some squash. I usually put cumin, chilli powder and sometimes a touch of cinnamon...lots of garlic and onions... I feel like no matter what U put into chilli it turns out great evertime...