Vegan Hearty Beef Chilli
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this Vegan Hearty Beef Chilli, a robust plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Packed with protein and rich flavor, this one-pot recipe features tender sautéed vegetables, savory plant-based beef crumbles, and a medley of kidney and black beans simmered in a spiced tomato broth. With a combination of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne, every bite delivers a bold and warming kick. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this vegan chili is ready in just an hour and is great for customizing with toppings like avocado, fresh cilantro, or vegan sour cream. Easy, nourishing, and bursting with flavor, this hearty vegan chili is sure to become a go-to recipe for chilly days and cozy gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery stalk, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 12 ounces plant-based beef crumbles
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
Stir in the minced garlic and continue to sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the plant-based beef crumbles and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices, kidney beans, black beans, tomato paste, and vegetable broth.
Add the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with your choice of toppings such as avocado slices, fresh cilantro, or vegan sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1200 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1279 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
