The Best Vegan Chili
This vegan chili is my idea of *the perfect chili* It’s smoky, meaty, and just so comforting and cozy! This delicious one-pot meal is sure to be a new family favorite!
Ingredients
For the Chili:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small white onion, roughly chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 1-4 chipotles in adobo sauce (depending on how spicy you like want it to be)
- 6 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 1- pound vegan ground meat
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (15-ounce) fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup light beer, such as a pilsner or lager
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Garnishes/Toppings:
- Vegan cheddar cheese shreds
- Vegan sour cream
- Thinly sliced green onion
- Corn chips, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, and chipotle peppers and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the vegan ground meat and season with the chili powder, smoked paprika, liquid smoke, and salt. Give it a good stir to thoroughly combine the ingredients. Continue to cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the ground meat is browned.
- Pour in the broth, fire-roasted tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, and beer. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes.
- Mix in all the beans, partially cover, and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve immediately with your preferred garnishes and toppings, and enjoy!
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