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Instructions
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven, such as a Le Creuset. Crumble in Plant-Based Ground “Beef” and cook until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil into pot and turn to medium-high. Add in diced onion, peppers, sweet potatoes and salt. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until onions are translucent.
3
Reduce heat to medium and add cooked Plant-Based Ground “Beef” along with kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, water, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano leaves and ground cumin.
4
Stir and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook for 40 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add lime juice, taste and adjust seasoning, as needed.
5
Serve topped with sliced jalapeno and/or diced red onion, as desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Roast Sweet Potatoes First 🔥Cube and roast your sweet potatoes in the oven at 425°F for 15 minutes before adding to the chili. This caramelizes their edges and intensifies their sweetness, preventing them from becoming mushy during the long simmer.
- Bloom Your Spices in Oil 🌶️Toast the smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, and oregano in hot olive oil for 30-60 seconds before adding other ingredients. This releases their essential oils and deepens their flavors exponentially throughout the chili.
- Char Your Peppers for Depth 🫑Blacken the poblano and red bell peppers directly over a flame or under the broiler, then peel off the charred skin before dicing. This adds a sophisticated smoky complexity that elevates the entire dish beyond basic vegetable additions.
- Finish with Fresh Lime and Acid Balance ⚖️Add lime juice in the final 5 minutes of cooking to brighten flavors without cooking off the acidity, which cuts through the richness of the plant-based meat and balances the natural sweetness of the potatoes.
- Brown Your Plant-Based Meat Properly 🌱Don't skip browning the plant-based ground beef in a separate hot skillet before adding it to the chili—this develops fond and creates a savory depth that makes the final dish taste more developed and complete.
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Vegan
Low-Cholesterol
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