Moms Vegetarian Chili Recipes

MOM'S FANTASTIC VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large stock pot sautee the first section of ingredients under "sautee" until the onions are translucent and the garlic has released it's potent smell mix well on a low flame. Just make sure these two ingredients have not burned.
• Next add the remining ingredietns and simmer until carrots are soft but not mushy and bean mixture is hot. At this time you may also add 1 (12 oz frozen package) of Morningstar Grillers Burger Style Recipe Crumbles, (Vegetarian tofu version of "ground beef".).
• Serve hot, top with sour cream & cheese if you desire. (or soy cheese.).

MOM'S CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until meat is brown. Stir in beans, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning, salt, pepper, chili powder and water. Reduce heat and simmer 2 hours.

PAUL'S VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic, and Serrano (or jalapeño) peppers, and cook, stirring, until soft (about 3 minutes).
• Add the zucchini, corn, and mushrooms, and cook, stirring, until soft and the vegetables give off their liquid and start to brown (about 6 minutes),
• Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne and cook until fragrant (about 30 sec).
• Add the tomatoes and stir well.
• Add the beans, tomato sauce, and vegetable stock, stir well, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
• Serve over brown rice and top with sour cream and avocado.

MOM'S PERFECT CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a spoon until evenly browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Add remaining oil to the pot and return to medium-high heat. Add onion and saute, stirring often, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add poblano, bell, and jalapeno peppers and garlic; cook, stirring frequently until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, and oregano; cook for 1 minute. Add beer and stir, scraping any small brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add crushed and fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato puree, beef stock, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce; stir until well combined. Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
• Stir in beef and kidney beans; return to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 3 hours.