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Hearty Meatless Chili

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽AmericanMexican Gluten-FreeVegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻

Hearty Meatless Chili delivers a rich, slow-simmered tomato base layered with warm chili powder and cumin, balanced by tender black and kidney beans. Burger-style crumbles add a satisfyingly meaty texture without the meat, while onions and bay leaves build depth. It’s ideal for cozy weeknight dinners, game-day bowls, or make-ahead lunches that warm up beautifully.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook1 hr
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Hearty Meatless Chili
  1. 1

    In a large pot, combine meat substitute, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato juice, onions, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Bring to a simmer and cover.

  3. 3

    Let the chili simmer for at least 1 hour before serving.

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