GROUND MEAT
Plant-Based Chilli
ABOUT
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
STEPS
- In a large dutch oven or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add Better Balance Grounds to the pan and cook until browned (about 10 minutes).
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, sweet potato, celery and a pinch of salt.
- Stir to combine and cook until vegetables are slightly browned and onions are translucent (7-10 minutes).
- Add the garlic, chili powder, allspice, cumin, smoked paprika and parsley.
- Cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the diced tomatoes and their juices, vegetable broth, cocao powder and soy sauce. Stir to combine and let the chili come to a simmer.
- Simmer over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes until slightly reduced. Stir as needed.
- Remove the chili from the heat and stir in Better Balance Sour Cream to help thicken your chili.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
- ½ medium red onion, small diced
- 1/2 large red bell pepper, small diced
- 1 small sweet potato, small diced
- 1 stalk celery, small diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 28 ounces diced or whole tomatoes with juices (2 15-oz cans)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Better Balance sour cream
- 1 teaspoon agave
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnishes: chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, tortilla chips, sour cream, cheddar cheese, etc.