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Vegan Chili

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Servings 15 Servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 Bell Pepper (Diced)
  • 1 - 2 Jalapeños (Diced)
  • 1/2 Onion (Diced)
  • 2 lbs Vegan Ground Beef (Impossible or Beyond, SEE NOTES)
  • 1/4 cup Chili Seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 8 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
  • 30 oz Fire Roasted Tomatoes (2 cans at 15 oz. each)
  • 2 - 4 cups Veggie Broth
  • 60 oz Pinto Beans (4 cans at 15 oz. each, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 - 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • Salt & Pepper

Optional Ingredients

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add in 1 - 2 Tbsp cooking oil, and then the bell pepper, jalapeños and onion. Stir occasionally and cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Add in a pinch of salt and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until the veggies have softened a bit.
  • Add in the Vegan Meat and break up into fine pieces. Cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Add in the chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika. Stir to combine and then add in the tomato paste and minced garlic. Cook for 1 - 2 minutes making sure not to burn the garlic or seasonings.
  • Add in the Crushed and Fire Roasted Tomatoes, stir to combine. Next add in the veggie broth and pinto beans and stir once again. Start off with 2 cups or so of broth and add more if needed.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Taste and adjust for seasoning. It should taste pretty good at this point, but to really get it over the top, add any of the optional ingredients that appeal to you. And I recommend starting out conservative and adding more as you like.
  • If the chili feels too thin to you, you can either simmer and reduce it down more, or you can add some Masa Harina (like Maseca) or Refried Beans to thicken. Likewise if it's too thick, add more broth.
  • Enjoy with any fixins that you like! Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 6 months!

Notes

Meat - You can use something like Impossible or Beyond Meat. If you don't wanna use Vegan Ground Beef, I have a recipe for TVP Chili, and you can also make some Vegan Ground Meat with Tofu, Lentils & Mushrooms or Tempeh.
 
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