Vegan Chili Con Carne With Beans Recipes

VEGAN CHILLI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large casserole dish or lidded frying pan.
• Peel and chop the onion, and peel and crush the garlic cloves. Fry over a gentle heat for 3-4 minutes until they are starting to soften.
• De-seed and chop the red pepper and green chillis - the pepper can be in quite large chunks, and the chillis should be fairly small. Add to the frying pan and cook for a further 3-4 minutes.
• Add the vegan mince and cook for 3 minutes
• Add the lentils and kidney beans to the pan, followed by all the remaining ingredients, and season with salt and black pepper.
• Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until the liquid has reduced to a thick, glossy sauce. If it is looking too dry, add a little more water whenever it needs it.
• Serve your chilli with rice or fajita wraps, nachos, jacket potatoes, vegan cheese, dairy-free sour cream, guacamole, fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime, or anything else you fancy!

SIMPLE VEGAN CHILLI CON CARNE RECIPE

Steps:

• Start by prepping the veg and beans. Finely chop the veggies - carrots, celery, bell peppers, garlic, onion and fresh chilli pepper.
• If using tinned kidney beans then you'll want the beans rinsed and drained. Alternatively, you can pre-soak some dry beans ( for at-least 4 hours, or overnight). Then cook these separately and these will be ready to go.
• Heat up the olive oil in a big saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry until they are soft. Note: If you prefer the veggies (peppers, celery, carrots) very soft, add them at this point. I prefer them more crunchy so I add them later on.
• Add the spices, soy mince, and tomato purée/ passata ( tinned diced tomatoes also works). Cook for 3-4 minutes while stirring occasionally.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and the veggie stock. Stir well. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, and bring to a boil.
• When the mix starts bubbling, lower the heat and simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
• Add the chopped peppers, celery, and carrots. Stir well and cook for a few minutes. Note: I add the veggies at this stage, as I like them a little more crunchy. If you prefer them much softer, then add them right after the onion and garlic and skip this step.
• Finally, add the cooked red kidney beans. Mix well and simmer for a few further minutes, until the beans are completely heated through.
• Your soy chilli is then ready to serve immediately, or be portioned into meal-prep/ freezer-friendly containers. If you're storing some for later, just make sure that it has completely cooled down before moving to the fridge/freezer. Serve your chilli con Carne hot with sour cream ( or vegan yogurt), fresh herbs and lime. I like to pair mine with brown rice or quinoa, or even as a topping for a baked sweet potato.You can also use the chilli as tortilla filling and make delicious vegan burritos or serve with corn chips and dairy-free cheese for a nachos style dish.Keep in the fridge for 4-5 days or the freezer for up to three months.

CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS

Steps:

• Saute meat, onions and garlic until done.
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 2 hours.
• The beer is optional but does add a good flavor and, of course, the alcohol is cooked out during cooking.

SOUTHERN CHILI & BEANS

Steps:

• Brown the beef and drain the fat off.
• Crumble the cooked beef into pea size pieces.
• In a large pot, combine the beef plus the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer over low heat.
• Cook stirring every 15 minutes for 2-3 hours.

VEGAN CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS

Steps:

• Toast cumin in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, being careful not to burn it, about 1 minute. Cool and grind in a mortar and pestle.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat and cook onions until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in cumin, tomatoes, cilantro, roasted red peppers, chili powder, mild paprika, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add all beans and simmer over low heat until flavors are well combined, at least 30 minutes. Season with more salt and sherry vinegar.

FIVE-BEAN CHILLI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a casserole dish and fry the onion and peppers for 10 mins over a medium heat until the onion is golden brown. Add the garlic and spices, and fry for 1 min. Pour in the tomatoes, both cans of beans, 50ml water, then add the sugar and season. Simmer, stirring regularly, for 15-20 mins until thickened.
• Meanwhile, cook the rice following pack instructions. Serve the chilli on the rice and scatter over the coriander. Top with a spoonful of soured cream, or guacamole, if you like.