Tempeh Chili Con Frijoles Recipe

Name: Tempeh Chili Con Frijoles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, diced medium; 1 large yellow onion, diced medium; 1 green bell pepper, diced medium; 1 large carrot, diced small; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 6 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried); 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 15 ounces pinto beans, drained; 15 ounces garbanzo beans, drained; 15 ounces red kidney beans, drained; 15 ounces corn, drained; 1 cup dark beer (Bodingtons); 18 ounces diced tomatoes; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh; ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, diced medium
1 large yellow onion, diced medium
1 green bell pepper, diced medium
1 large carrot, diced small
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 pinch black pepper
15 ounces pinto beans, drained
15 ounces garbanzo beans, drained
15 ounces red kidney beans, drained
15 ounces corn, drained
1 cup dark beer (Bodingtons)
18 ounces diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

1
Put tempeh in a large frying pan and add water until it is almost covered.
2
Add 2 teaspoons soy sauce and let simmer over high heat for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
3
When water is absorbed, mash tempeh with a fork, so it's crumbly but still chunky.
4
Lower heat to medium and add 2 teaspoons olive oil, saute for 15 more minutes.
5
At the same time in a large pot, cook carrot, onions and green bell pepper over med-high heat, until tender and a little brown (15-20 minutes) stirring occasionally.
6
Add garlic to veggies and saute one minute, then add salt and spices (except cilantro, you add that last) and saute a minute more.
7
Add beer and deglaze the pot.
8
Cook for 2 minutes.
9
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, beans, corn and water.
10
Your tempeh should be done cooking so add that as well.
11
Lower heat to medium, stir it up and cover for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12
Uncover and cook 30 more minutes stirring occasionally.
13
Add lemon juice and stir it up.
14
Serve with cilantro garnish or as is.

757

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, diced medium, 1 large yellow onion, diced medium, 1 green bell pepper, diced medium, 1 large carrot, diced small, and more.

Yes, Tempeh Chili Con Frijoles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tempeh Chili Con Frijoles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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