Should chili beans be drained and washed before adding to Chili?

Yes, chili beans should be drained and washed before adding to chili.

- Rinsing the beans removes excess sodium. Canned chili beans are often packed in a salty liquid, and rinsing them helps to reduce the sodium content of the dish.

- Rinsing the beans also removes any dirt or debris that may have accumulated during processing or storage.

- Draining and rinsing the beans helps to improve the texture of the chili by preventing the beans from becoming mushy.