Meaty Vegetarian Chili (with Plant-Based Meat)

5 from 6 ratings

Meaty Vegetarian Chili (with Plant-Based Meat)

This vegetarian chili is chunky, family friendly, and easy to make with plant-based meat, three types of beans, loads of vegetables and seasonings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chili, comfort food, one pot, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 248kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil olive oil
1 large onion rough chopped (I used a red onion)
2-3 jalapeno peppers chopped into large chunks
1-2 serrano peppers chopped (optional for more heat)
2 large bell pepper chopped into 1-inch chunks (I'm using 2 large red bells)
16 ounces plant-based meat (use your favorite, or use 2 cups extra beans/vegetables)
4 cloves garlic chopped
1 can 15 ounces red kidney beans drained and rinsed
1 can 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
1 can 15 ounces pinto beans beans drained and rinsed
30 ounces fire roasted tomatoes 2 cans
2 Roma tomatoes rough chopped
6 ounces tomato paste
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons hot sauce pick your favorite
3 tablespoons chili powder or 4-5 tablespoons for more pronounced flavor
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon spicy chili flakes if desired

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pot, then cook the onion and peppers for 5 minutes, until crisp-tender.
Add the plant-based protein/"meat". Break apart with a wooden spoon and cook until the product browns a bit, about 10 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook another minute.
Stir in the beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and spicy chili flakes.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes (60 minutes is better) or until heated through. You can simmer longer to let the flavor develop even more. I usually like to simmer for at least 1 hour.
Serve with your favorite garnish!

Notes

Makes about 10-12 servings.

Heat Factor: Medium, though you can up the heat factor with spicier chili peppers or with the addition of spicy chili powder or flakes, or your favorite hot sauce.

NOTE: Calorie and nutritional values are approximate.

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