Vegan Chili (No Beans)
This Vegan Chili has no beans, so it’s perfectly MEATY and amazing on anything from Burgers, to Hot Dogs, and Fries of course!
I made a Tommy’s Chili Burger a while back and was craving one, so I made one. Then I realized the Chili is so good on it’s own, it really needed a dedicated blog post!
This Chili is super easy to make and it’s great on just about anything. For science I tried it out on a hot dog and some fries!
Ingredients for a Vegan Chili (No Beans)
- Onions, Carrots, Jalapeños – These will be added to the chili for some texture and flavor. You can use a bell pepper instead of a carrot if you like.
- Vegan Meat – Both the Chili and Burger will use some kind of Vegan Meat (like Beyond or Impossible). If you’d prefer something else, I have a TVP Chili and TVP Burger recipe.
- Seasonings – For the Chili, we’ll be using the usual suspects, Chili Powder, Cumin and Smoked Paprika.
- Masa Harina – I also like adding some Masa Harina (like Maseca) to thicken the chili and add a little flavor.
How to make a Vegan Chili (No Beans)
Roughly chop your onion, carrot and peppers. Add them to a food processor and blend until they are a veggie paste consistency.
In a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat, brown the vegan beef, and then add in the veggie puree.
Add the seasonings and minced garlic.
Next some broth, and then the Masa Harina.
Lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until reduced to desired consistency.
Your chili is done! Enjoy however you’d like!
Or eat it in a bowl! Just get all the fixins you like and enjoy!
Storage
Store any leftover chili in the fridge for 3 – 5 days and freeze for up to 6 months. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave.
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Vegan Chili (No Beans)
Ingredients
- 1 lb Vegan Meat (like Impossible or Beyond, SEE NOTES)
- 1 Carrot (or 1/2 Bell Pepper)
- 1/2 Onion
- 1 Jalapeño
- 4 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
- 4 – 5 Tbsp Chili Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin
- 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 – 2 Tbsp Diced Chipotles in Adobo (or 1 – 2 tsp Chipotle Powder)
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup Masa Harina
- 1 Tbsp White Vinegar
- 2 – 3 cups Vegan Beef Broth (or Veggie Broth)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
Chili
- Roughly chop your onion, carrot and peppers. Add them to a food processor and blend until they are a veggie paste consistency.
- In a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat, add some oil. Once hot, add the vegan meat. Break up your meat and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Then add in your veggie puree. Stir to combine.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and stir to combine, then add in the minced garlic. Stir to combine and cook for a minute.
- Add in the vinegar and 2 cups of the broth and stir. Next add in the Masa Harina and stir to combine.
- Lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until reduced to desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust for seasoning, add more masa harina if you think the chili is too thin. Likewise, add more broth if it’s too thick.
- Once chili is where you like it, use anyway you like! On a burger, fries, hot dog, you name it!Or eat it in a bowl! Just get all the fixins you like and enjoy!
