Ultimate Vegan Chili Recipe

Name: Ultimate Vegan Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups); 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.); 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, drained and minced; 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups); 2 8-oz. pkgs. seitan, chopped (3 cups); 3 Tbs. tomato paste; 2 tsp. smoked paprika; 2 tsp. dried oregano; 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 3/4 tsp. celery salt; 3 15-oz. cans chili beans, partially drained; 1 cup chopped carrots (2 to 3 large carrots); 2 Tbs. low-sodium tamari or soy sauce; 1 Tbs. vegan Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, drained and minced
8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 8-oz. pkgs. seitan, chopped (3 cups)
3 Tbs. tomato paste
2 tsp. smoked paprika
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
3/4 tsp. celery salt
3 15-oz. cans chili beans, partially drained
1 cup chopped carrots (2 to 3 large carrots)
2 Tbs. low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
1 Tbs. vegan Worcestershire sauce

1
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, and saute 7 to 10 minutes, or until beginning to brown, stirring often.
3
Add garlic and chipotle chile, and saute 1 minute more.
4
Stir in mushrooms; cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened.
5
Add seitan, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, chili powder, celery salt, and 1 cup water; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add beans, carrots, tamari, and Worcestershire sauce.
7
Cover, and reduce heat to medium-low.
8
Simmer 1 hour, or until carrots are tender.

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups), 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.), 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, drained and minced, and more.

Yes, Ultimate Vegan 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ultimate Vegan Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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