Vegetarian Taco Chili Recipes

HEARTY TACO CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Rinse and drain beans and hominy. Add to beef, along with canned tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce, onion, the dressing and seasoning mixes and pepper. Puree green chilies and remaining diced tomatoes in a covered blender until smooth; stir into beef mixture., Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 6-8 hours. Serve with toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

THE BEST VEGETARIAN CHILI EVER

Steps:

• Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in garlic, onion, diced carrot, red bell pepper, cubed sweet potatoes and green chiles; saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper; stir for about 30 seconds.
• Finally add in crushed tomatoes, broth/water, black beans, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
• Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.

VEGETARIAN TACOS

Steps:

• In large fry pan, heat oil over medium heat.
• Cook the onion, celery, red or green pepper, jalapeno, and garlic until softened.
• Add garbanzo beans, spices, and a couple tsp of salsa.
• Stir until heated through.
• I like to fit the taco shells in a baking pan, spoon in filling evenly into the shells and bake in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes or so.
• It helps the shells from falling apart when you take the first bite.
• Remove from oven and top with your favorite toppings.

VEGAN TACO CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet. Sautee the mushrooms, garlic, onion and celery until tender. Transfer them to a stock pot or slow cooker. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, beans and Mexican-style corn. Cook for at least an hour to blend the flavors.

VEGETARIAN TACOS WITH AVOCADO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chopped eggplant, squash, red pepper and tomatoes onto the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and pinches of salt and pepper and roast until golden brown around the edges 25-30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a food processor, blend together the tomatillo salsa, pepitas, avocado, spinach, olive oil, lime juice and pinches of salt and pepper, to taste. Chill until ready to use.
• Assemble the tacos with the black beans, roasted vegetables, diced avocado, cilantro, serrano, and cotija, if using, and generous scoops of sauce. Serve with extra sauce on the side.

VEGETARIAN TACO CHILI

Steps:

• empty package of veggie ground round into a large pot over medium heat.
• use a spoon to seperate into pieces.
• add the remaining ingredients to pot.
• stir well to mix.
• bring to almost boiling, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 min.
• serve topped with sour cream if desired.

VEGETARIAN TACO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan or stock pot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until softened, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and stir frequently until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds. Do not let the garlic burn.
• Stir in cumin, ancho chili powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, tomatoes with their juices, beans, chiles, broth, and corn until combined.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low. Continue to simmer for 15 minutes, until liquid is reduced by a quarter. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with your favorite toppings.