Vegan Beer Chili
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Recipe type: Vegan
Cuisine: American, Vegan
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Serves: 4-6 Servings
 
This one put vegan beer chili is quick and savory! Delicious for chilly fall nights.
Ingredients
Chili
  • 2 TBS olive oil
  • 2 green bell peppers, diced
  • 2 small yellow onions, diced
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 serrano peppers, finely minced
  • 2 'Not Beef' bouillon cubes
  • 2 cups favorite pilsner or light beer
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 3 cans of beans (we used one kidney, one black, and one white beans)
  • 2 cups TVP (textured vegetable protein)
  • 1- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2- 15 oz cans tomato sauce
  • 2 TBS soy sauce
  • 2 TBS vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup chili powder, separated
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Garnishes (optional)
  • Jalapenos
  • Vegan cheese
  • Vegan sour cream
  • Onion
Instructions
  1. To rehydrate the TVP, place two cups of dry TVP in a large bowl
  2. Add boiling water to dry TVP and mix thoroughly. Set Aside for 10-15 minutes
  3. Season TVP mixture with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, one tablespoon chili powder. Set aside.
  4. In a large pot on medium high heat, add oil and sauté onions, peppers and garlic until fragrant, about 8-10 minutes
  5. Add beer, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, bouillon cubes and remaining chili powder
  6. Stirring frequently, bring to a boil
  7. Add TVP, cover and simmer for about 40 minutes
  8. Taste the chili and add salt and pepper to your preference
  9. Add all the beans, cover and simmer and additional 15 minutes
  10. Serve with garnishes of your choice and ENJOY!!
Notes
TVP is simply textured vegetable protein. We purchase our from Whole Foods or Sprouts
Usually, we end up using more than ¼ cup of chili powder. Taste the dish periodically and add chili powder to your liking
Recipe by Eat Figs, Not Pigs at https://www.eatfigsnotpigs.com/vegan-beer-chili/