Craving something spicy, savory and satisfying? This bowl of chili with beans is made with a plant-based ground beef substitute and will surely hit the spot while keeping to a meat-free diet. It might become a new family favorite.
Impossible Beef Chili With Beans
Ingredients:
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 (12-ounce) packages of Impossible Beef (plant-based ground meat substitute)
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Portuguese sausage seasoning mix (such as NOH Foods brand)
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (7-ounce) can chopped green chiles
• 2 (15.5-ounce) cans chili beans
• 1 quart vegetable broth/water
• 6 ounces dark beer
• 1 tablespoon white miso
• 1 tablespoon mushroom seasoning powder (found in Asian markets)
• 1-ounce bittersweet chocolate (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Condiments, as desired: chopped onion, shredded vegan cheese, chopped cilantro, crushed tortilla chips
Directions:
Heat oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven on medium-high. When oil glistens, add Impossible Beef; saute 5 minutes.
Add onions; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium.
Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste and sausage seasoning mix; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add flour; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper; stir to combine. When mixture comes to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer 30 minutes.
Add salt and pepper.
Serve with steamed rice and condiments.
Serves 6-8.
Approximate nutrient analysis per serving (based on 8 servings and not including salt to taste): 430 calories, 19 g fat, 7 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 1800 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 13 g fiber, 7 g sugar, 23 g protein. Nutritional analysis provided by Joannie Dobbs, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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