Meat-Lovers’ Vegetarian Chili

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Description

This is a thick, hearty vegetarian chili that is a hit at parties even among die-hard meat eaters. The TVP gives it the texture of ground beef, and the chiles give it a nice depth of flavor. Cook it in the slow cooker or on the stovetop. This recipe really benefits from using the best quality ingredients you can find. Also, I find this tastes best after sitting in the fridge overnight and reheating the next day. Serve with grated cheese on top.

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or more to taste
  • 2 cups hot vegetable broth
  • 2 cups texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 (32 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup beer
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • ½ cup cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

Instructions

  1. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in skillet over medium-low heat. Add bell peppers
  2. poblano peppers
  3. onion
  4. garlic
  5. and jalapeno. Cook and stir until soft
  6. about 15 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  7. Combine hot vegetable broth and TVP in a bowl; stir and let sit until liquid is absorbed
  8. about 5 minutes. Add to the slow cooker.
  9. Place diced tomatoes
  10. kidney beans
  11. black beans
  12. tomato paste
  13. beer
  14. vinegar
  15. soy sauce
  16. lemon juice
  17. chili powder
  18. cocoa powder
  19. seasoned salt
  20. Worcestershire sauce
  21. paprika
  22. cumin
  23. oregano
  24. liquid smoke
  25. black pepper
  26. and sugar into the slow cooker. Mix to combine.
  27. Cook chili on Low for 6 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours.

Prep Time: 40 mins

Cook Time: 6 hrs 15 mins

Total Time: 6 hrs 55 mins

Servings: 12

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