Smokin' Spicy Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Name: Smokin' Spicy Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 -3 dried ancho chiles (3/4-1 oz total); 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil; ½ cup chopped onion; ½ cup shredded carrot; ½ cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 jalapeno, seeded & chopped (optional); 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 14 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained; 8 ounces vegetable broth or 8 ounces dark beer; 15 ounces black beans, rinsed, drained; 15 ounces white beans, rinsed, drained; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; salt and black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups water
2 -3 dried ancho chiles (3/4-1 oz total)
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup shredded carrot
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 jalapeno, seeded & chopped (optional)
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
14 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
8 ounces vegetable broth or 8 ounces dark beer
15 ounces black beans, rinsed, drained
15 ounces white beans, rinsed, drained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt and black pepper, to taste

1
Remove stems, seeds and veins from inside of ancho chiles.
2
Combine water and chiles in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
3
Remove pan from heat; cover and let stand 20 minutes or until softened.
4
Drain off water, chop chiles and set aside.
5
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
6
Add onion and carrot and saute for 3 minutes.
7
Add bell pepper and saute for 3 more minutes.
8
Add garlic and jalapeno and saute for 1 minute.
9
Stir in cumin, oregano, paprika and crushed red pepper and cook for 1 minute.
10
Stir in chopped chile, tomatoes and broth or beer then bring to a boil.
11
Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
12
Stir in beans and tomato paste, bring back to a boil, reduce heat back to low and simmer for 15 more minutes.
13
Stir in sugar, salt and pepper.
14
Serve with sour cream and shredded cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 2 -3 dried ancho chiles (3/4-1 oz total), 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil, ½ cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Smokin' Spicy Vegetarian Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smokin' Spicy Vegetarian Chili

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