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Dish that may or may not contain beans (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chili

(Other definitions for chili that I've seen before include "Hot pod (US spelling)" , "Spicy pepper" , "Hot pepper (US spelling)" , "African wind" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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