Easy Vegan Chili
This easy vegan chili comes together in just 30 minutes with pantry ingredients! It's a one pot meal that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon neutral cooking oil (I use avocado oil)
- 2 onions diced
- 1 package vegan ground meat (see notes)
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 t salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 28 ounces fire roasted crushed tomatoes
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup water (you can substitute the water with red wine for a more decadent, rich flavor)
Instructions
- Place oil into a large pot and heat over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions and begin to sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the vegan ground meat to the onions and cook for 5 minutes more, browning all the meat by stirring it occasionally.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
- Add all of the salt, dry seasonings, pepper, brown sugar, and cocoa and stir.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste and stir well.
- Add the canned beans and water.
- Simmer over medium low heat for 15 minutes until all flavors come together. Remove from heat and serve. I like to garnish with cilantro and avocado, with a piece of cornbread on the side.
Notes
- I have all the spices listed separately, as I keep all of these on hand. You could use a packet of chili seasoning mix if you prefer, or even a packet of taco seasoning.
- If you prefer not to use prepared vegan ground, you can substitute dry quinoa. Simply add 1 cup of rinsed, uncooked quinoa into the pot when you add the crushed tomatoes, and continue following the recipe. Simmer until quinoa is tender and ready.