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* 2 tbsp cooking oil
* 2 tbsp cooking oil
* 1 yellow onion, chopped
* 1 yellow onion, chopped
* 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
* 1 poblano chile, seeded and minced
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
* 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
* 29 oz can crushed tomatoes
* 29 oz can crushed tomatoes
* 29 oz can (or 2 15-oz cans) red kidney beans
* 15 oz can black beans
* 15 oz can black beans
* 15 oz can pinto beans
* 15 oz can pinto beans
* 1 cup imitation ground beef, or 1 cup rehydrated TVP (optional)
* 3/4 cup imitation ground beef, or 3/4 cup TVP rehydrated with hot water (optional)
* 3-4 tbsp chili powder
* 3 tbsp chili powder
* 1 tbsp sugar
* 1 tbsp sugar
* 1 tsp ground cumin
* 1 tsp ground cumin
* 1 tsp ground coriander
* 1 tsp onion powder
* 1 tsp onion powder
* 3/4 tsp ground coriander
* 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
* 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
* 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper powder
* 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper powder
* 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
* kosher salt to taste, about 2 tsp
* 2 bay leaves
* 2 bay leaves


==Directions==
==Directions==
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat and then add chopped onion. Saute onion until translucent, then add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until the onion just begins to brown. If using frozen imitation ground beef, add it now (if using rehydrated TVP chunks, wait until 30 minutes before serving). Pour in tomatoes and beans, including the canning liquid, and add sugar. Bring to a boil, then add chili powder, cumin, coriander, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves.
Mix chili powder, sugar, cumin, onion powder, coriander, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a small bowl and set aside. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat and then add onion, bell pepper and poblano chile. Sauté until onion is translucent, then add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 2-3 minutes more. Add spice mixture and sauté for 1 minute, stirring. Add imitation meat/TVP and pour in tomatoes and beans, including the canning liquid. Bring to a boil and let simmer, covered, for as long as desired. Salt to taste.
 
Let simmer, covered, for as long as desired. Salt to taste, at least 1 to 2 tsp.

Latest revision as of 22:20, 18 March 2024

Texas-style chili sin carne, without unorthodox additions. This is the vegan recipe that forms the base for my chili con carne recipe. See that recipe for additional background info and long-winded rants about chili.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 poblano chile, seeded and minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 29 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz can black beans
  • 15 oz can pinto beans
  • 3/4 cup imitation ground beef, or 3/4 cup TVP rehydrated with hot water (optional)
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper powder
  • kosher salt to taste, about 2 tsp
  • 2 bay leaves

Directions

Mix chili powder, sugar, cumin, onion powder, coriander, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a small bowl and set aside. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat and then add onion, bell pepper and poblano chile. Sauté until onion is translucent, then add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 2-3 minutes more. Add spice mixture and sauté for 1 minute, stirring. Add imitation meat/TVP and pour in tomatoes and beans, including the canning liquid. Bring to a boil and let simmer, covered, for as long as desired. Salt to taste.