Vegetarian Hearty Beef and Bean Chili
Warm up with a steaming bowl of Vegetarian Hearty Beef and Bean Chili, a rich and flavorful plant-based twist on the classic comfort food. Packed with protein from plant-based ground beef, black beans, and kidney beans, this chili is simmered in a robust blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika. A medley of fresh vegetables, including onion, bell pepper, carrot, and sweet corn, adds layers of texture and nutrition. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this hearty vegetarian chili is ready in under an hour and serves six. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, or shredded cheese for a burst of flavor, and you’ve got yourself a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dish that’s both wholesome and delicious. Keywords: vegetarian chili, plant-based chili, hearty chili recipe, high-protein vegetarian meals, easy vegetable stew.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 2 medium carrot, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces plant-based ground beef
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup frozen corn
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and diced carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the plant-based ground beef to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, until it is browned, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and vegetable broth.
Mix in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the frozen corn and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with your choice of toppings such as avocado slices, cilantro, or shredded cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.4 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.1 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 7290 mg | 317% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 294.7 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 90.4 g | 323% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.7 g | ||
| Protein | 130.0 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 915 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 42.5 mg | 236% | |
| Potassium | 6896 mg | 147% | |
*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.
