Spicy Tofu Chili

Name: Spicy Tofu Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive or canola oil (27 g); 2 tbsp olive oil (27 g); 1 large onion, diced (200 g); 1 yellow onion, diced (150 g); 1 red bell pepper, diced (150 g); 6 cloves garlic, minced (30 g); 1 (14 oz) package extra firm tofu, preferably frozen and thawed, then crumbled (397 g); 1 lb ground beef (454 g); 2 (14 oz) cans fire roasted tomatoes, with juices (794 g); 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices (425 g); 3 tbsp tomato paste (48 g); 2 (14-15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed (500 g); 2 (14-15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed (500 g); 1 cup vegan ale (240 g); 1 cup water (240 g); 1 cup frozen corn, thawed (240 g); 3 tbsp chili powder (18 g); 1 tbsp ground cumin (6 g); 1 tsp paprika (2 g); ½ tsp ancho chile powder (1 g); ¼ tsp cayenne powder, plus more to taste (0.5 g); ½ tsp garlic powder (1 g); ½ tsp onion powder (1 g); ½ tbsp brown sugar (7.5 g); 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste (6 g); ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper (1 g); vegan sour cream, cashew cream, or yogurt; hot sauce; chopped scallions; avocado slices

Smoky chili with tofu, beef, and two kinds of beans.

Serves 10Total 1 hr 10 min

Scale

Method

Step 1 done
Heat all of the in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add both diced onions and the bell and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 2 done
Add the minced and crumbled , then sprinkle in all of the spice blend: chili , , , ancho, , garlic , , , , and black . Saute until the tofu is coated and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Step 3 done
Push the to one side and add the ground to the pot. Saute, breaking it up, until fully browned.
Step 4 done
Stir in the , diced , , all of the , the , and the until well combined. Bring to a simmer.
Step 5 done
Lower the heat, cover, and simmer at least 30 minutes (up to 90 for deeper flavor), stirring occasionally and adding if it gets too thick.
Step 6 done
Stir in the and simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Step 7 done
Taste and adjust , , and as needed.
Step 8 done
Ladle into bowls and top as desired.

Nutrition

Variations

For more protein, brown 1 lb ground turkey along with the beef.
For more vegetables, sauté a diced green pepper, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, a zucchini, and 8 oz chopped cremini with the onions.

Notes

Merged the vegan Spicy Tofu Chili with a Classic Chili to make one large, self-contained pot combining crumbled tofu and ground beef with two kinds of beans. Serves and nutrition scaled up to reflect the combined batch. No longer strictly vegan or vegetarian because of the beef; for a fully vegan version, omit the ground beef and use the base tofu-and-bean chili on its own.

Adapted from connoisseurusveg.com.

Spicy Tofu Chili

Ingredients

Aromatics & Base

Proteins

Tomatoes, Beans & Liquid

Spice Blend

Optional Toppings

Method

Nutrition

Variations

Notes