Best Damn Vegan Chili

Seriously, I’m not one to brag but this Chili recipe has placed MANY TIMES now in various Chili Cookoffs. I’m not kidding, and it not only came in 2nd place against nine other NON-Vegan entries... it happened in TEXAS!

Music: Temptation by Chris Haugen

[risxu]

Don’t know what it is about your video, but you’re the only chili recipe I’ve been able to watch entirely without feeling instantly discouraged to. Simple, straight to the point, no fancy editing. Just chili and chill and witty commentary. Love ittt! Thank you so much!

[KurtMcDowellOKC]

Many thanks for the recipe. I've recently gone plant-based for health reasons, and I used to compete in chili contests in OK and TX in my younger days. I'm still learning how to do without the meats I used to use, and my competition grade chili had no beans - so this is a whole new world! I just tried your recipe the last night for the first time, and other than a couple personal tweaks (i.e. I love to add chiptle's with adobo sauce for a smoky kick), this recipe really felt like chili to me. Chili is the one thing I've missed, and you really nailed it. The bulgur and the masa are pure brilliance

[willmorrison]

I made this tonight. Followed the recipe to the letter. I'm a beef in my chilli guy and for this being a a vegan hippie dish, this is a 8/10 for sure (I was very surprised).. Plenty of texture, plenty of heft, plenty of flavor. You really won't even notice the bulgar in it, just a bit more texture but does nothing to the flavor. I did't use the jalepeno's but just a small squeeze of sriracha on my bowl cause my kid doens't like spicy. It was VERY good. My thoughts. First, you won't need the corn flour. It will be thick enough when you add the refried beans. I actually had to add about 3/4 cup more broth to thin it down a bit. Second, use ALL of the chilli powder. No joke. I don't know if it's the refried beans or what but this really needs that extra and doesn't heat it up. Third, top with some fresh chopped onion and a dollop of sour cream. I make a very good from scratch chilli and this one is actually contest worthy. Also note if you don't have the corn flour, you can take a handful of corn tortilla chips and spend a few minutes with a mortar and pestle and get the same effect. Just grind till it's a fine powerder. I used the ground tortilla chips as a topping with the onions and it was spot on. Great recipe, easy to make, and very tasty. Yeah food!! P.S. You could add a small can of green chillis to this, or even a half can of corn. Use your imagination. It will take all of what you want to give it. As a matter of fact, because you can add to it without taking anything away from the recipe, i'm chaning my rating to a 9/10. Your tummy will be happy.

[sqwishdabug]

Made this today. It's fantastic. Filling. Delicious. Only change was I used a whole can of vegetarian refried beans and 16oz can tomato sauce. Thank you so much for sharing.

[joelgrumblatt]

Holy smokes! Just made this and had it for dinner 3 nights in a row. This was hands-down the most flavorful chili I’ve ever eaten. Didn’t even miss the meat. Thanks for the recipe!

[amandaros]

I’ve been following this recipe for about 2 year now and yes! It is the best damn vegan chili. Watching it again today bc this is what’s for dinner!

[pearljammies]

Made this tonight, and it’s excellent! I used a poblano instead of the green pepper as my husband hates green bell peppers, used portabellas as you mentioned in the recipe since I couldn’t find bulgur, and I ground some cornmeal a little finer in my food processor since I was unable to find masa. Definitely adding it to the rotation! Thank you!

[caninecrusader]

Highly recommended! I made this tonight. My husband and SIL enjoyed it. Chili was spicy for me and I left out the Chipotle chili pepper. I didn't have fresh garlic, I used about a heaping tablespoon of jarred chopped garlic. My meat substitute was finely chopped fresh mushrooms. I had my chili over rice, hubby and SIL had theirs over cornbread. Thanks so much!

[rasoolhassan]

I Won 🏆 my first place vegan chilli contest using your incredible easy chilli set up.. I dug the simplicity and the thousand of compliments that your recipe brought thanks a million

[pearljammies]

I’ve just made this for the second time, this time using Textured Vegetable Protein for the “meaty” texture. It’s so delicious! Here’s the most impressive thing - it’s one of the only (non-baking/pastry) recipes I’ve ever followed that is perfectly seasoned as written. That’s AMAZING. I’m a confident cook, and I like things well seasoned, so I always add and fiddle until the flavor is where I want it... but, this, I didn’t have to at all. Well done, Chuck!

[jacquelinelovest]

I cooked this chili and it was REALLY, REALLY good. I eat it for one week.

[samv]

5 star recipe! Just made this with the bulgar wheat and it is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. Love that there is no oil.

[introvertedbeauty]

I made this last night and it is so flavorful and hearty..I put some daiya cheddar shreds in it along with some diced up avocados and hot sauce on top..so delicious..thank you!

[britton]

tried this recipe this Saturday and it turned out great ! don't be afraid of the chili powder, I'm not a huge spicey food guy and I had no issues with this recipe.

[rikkiglen]

Made this tonight and it was delicious, my go to chili recipe.

[lbs]

Hello! I tried your recipe and it’s definitely a keeper!!! I made a few adjustments just so I can have more veggies. I added carrots and celery. I wasn’t able to find the masa but the chili was thick from the refried beans. Thank you for the recipe!

[chureboyd]

This is so awesome. I've made this chili and it's delicious. Plus, the southern accent chef cooking vegan recipes is just classic.

[bigbendboys]

stoked to try out some of your recipes! Just started this no oil vegan thing and I'm glad to find a channel with some good looking stuff.

[firstlast-vqbp]

THANK YOU Chuck, the Brand New Vegan!!! Because of your chili, I won at a chili cook-off! PLUS I'm enjoying some tasty chili leftovers the next day.

[wonderfullymademama]

Super excited to try this recipe tonight. It is chili and sweater weather here in NC so I’m really looking forward to it!!