Best 6 Meatiest Vegetarian Chili From Your Slow Cooker Recipes

Are you a vegetarian or vegan looking for a hearty and flavorful chili that will satisfy your cravings? Look no further! This article will guide you through the process of creating the meatiest vegetarian chili using your slow cooker. With a combination of vegetables, legumes, and spices, this recipe promises to deliver a delicious and protein-packed meal that will impress even the most dedicated meat-eaters. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a vegetarian chili that is bursting with flavor, texture, and all the goodness that plant-based cooking has to offer.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER VEGETARIAN CHILI

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Grab your crock pot for this delicious and easy slow-cooker vegetarian chili with beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, bell peppers and sweet potatoes. The recipe requires just 20 minutes of active time: after a bit of chopping, you just dump the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do the work. Adding a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro just before serving brightens up the flavors. Top it with some shredded cheese, if you'd like, or serve it as-is to keep it vegan. Either way, this healthy chili is sure to become a go-to when you want a satisfying and healthy dinner.

Provided by Robby Melvin

Categories Healthy Vegan Chili Recipes

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 (14.5 ounce) cans no-salt-added diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
4 cups cubed unpeeled sweet potatoes (see Tip)
2 ½ cups unsalted vegetable broth
2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
¼ cup no-salt-added tomato paste
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 (8 ounce) package Shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Combine tomatoes, beans, sweet potatoes, broth, onion, bell peppers, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and garlic in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low until the vegetables are tender, about 6 hours.
Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Ladle the chili evenly into 8 bowls; sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 398.9 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

MEATIEST VEGETARIAN CHILI FROM YOUR SLOW COOKER

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This is one of the best, easiest, and tastiest vegetarian chili recipes I've ever tasted. Whenever I make it, my friends devour it. Best eaten with tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. What a treat! The recipe creator's name is Doc Meromorphic. He is a good friend of my family.

Provided by Simone

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Vegetarian

Time 6h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil
4 onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
4 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
6 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon liquid hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco™

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until they start to become soft. Add the green peppers, red peppers, garlic and tofu; cook and stir until vegetables are lightly browned and tender, the whole process should take about 10 minutes.
Pour the black beans into the slow cooker and set to Low. Stir in the vegetables and tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, vinegar and hot pepper sauce. Stir gently and cover. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 22 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1645.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

SLOW COOKER CHILI

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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories main-dish

Time 8h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 pounds ground beef chuck, broken apart
Kosher salt
2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped
8 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 Fresno chile, halved, seeded, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 red bell pepper, halved, seeded, cut into 1/2 inch slices
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Shredded cheddar
Sour cream
Sliced avocado
Thinly sliced scallions
Lime wedges
Tortilla chips

Steps:

Brown the meat: In a large saute pan heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, add the beef and season with salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the meat browns, about 5 minutes. Transfer beef to a large mixing bowl.
Brown the vegetables: In the same pan, stir in the onions and the remaining oil. Add the garlic, chiles, bell pepper, tomato paste, and a generous pinch of salt. Cook until the vegetables start to brown, about 5 minutes.
Cook the chili: While the vegetables are cooking, to the slow cooker add the tomatoes, chili powder, bay leaf, cumin, allspice, red pepper flakes, and 2 cups of water; stir to combine. Add the vegetables to the bowl of meat and stir to combine, then add to the slow cooker. Stir in the vinegar. Cover and set the cooker to low; cook for about 8 hours. Check after a couple of hours. Stir and taste for seasoning. Thirty minutes or so before serving, turn the slow cooker to high and stir in the black beans and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Serve: Allow it to "rest" for about 15 minutes before serving. Stir in the scallions. Taste for seasoning. Serve with any or all of the following: cheddar, sour cream, avocado, scallions, lime wedges, and tortilla chips.

MEATIEST VEGETARIAN CHILI FROM YOUR SLOW COOKER

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This is one of the best, easiest, and tastiest vegetarian chili recipes I've ever tasted. Whenever I make it, my friends devour it. Best eaten with tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. What a treat! The recipe creator's name is Doc Meromorphic. He is a good friend of my family.

Provided by Simone

Categories Vegetarian Chili

Time 6h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil
4 onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
4 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
6 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon liquid hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco™

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until they start to become soft. Add the green peppers, red peppers, garlic and tofu; cook and stir until vegetables are lightly browned and tender, the whole process should take about 10 minutes.
Pour the black beans into the slow cooker and set to Low. Stir in the vegetables and tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, vinegar and hot pepper sauce. Stir gently and cover. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 22 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1645.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

MEATIEST VEGETARIAN CHILI FROM YOUR SLOW COOKER

Meatiest Vegetarian Chili From Your Slow Cooker image

This is one of the best, easiest, and tastiest vegetarian chili recipes I've ever tasted. Whenever I make it, my friends devour it. Best eaten with tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. What a treat! The recipe creator's name is Doc Meromorphic. He is a good friend of my family.

Provided by Simone

Categories Vegetarian Chili

Time 6h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil
4 onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
4 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
6 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon liquid hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco™

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until they start to become soft. Add the green peppers, red peppers, garlic and tofu; cook and stir until vegetables are lightly browned and tender, the whole process should take about 10 minutes.
Pour the black beans into the slow cooker and set to Low. Stir in the vegetables and tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, vinegar and hot pepper sauce. Stir gently and cover. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 22 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1645.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

MEATIEST VEGETARIAN CHILI FROM YOUR SLOW COOKER

Meatiest Vegetarian Chili From Your Slow Cooker image

This is one of the best, easiest, and tastiest vegetarian chili recipes I've ever tasted. Whenever I make it, my friends devour it. Best eaten with tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. What a treat! The recipe creator's name is Doc Meromorphic. He is a good friend of my family.

Provided by Simone

Categories Vegetarian Chili

Time 6h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil
4 onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
4 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
6 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon liquid hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco™

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until they start to become soft. Add the green peppers, red peppers, garlic and tofu; cook and stir until vegetables are lightly browned and tender, the whole process should take about 10 minutes.
Pour the black beans into the slow cooker and set to Low. Stir in the vegetables and tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, vinegar and hot pepper sauce. Stir gently and cover. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 22 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1645.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Tips:

Use a variety of beans. This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Good options include black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and chickpeas.
Don't be afraid to add some heat. Chili is traditionally a spicy dish, so don't be afraid to add some chili powder, cayenne pepper, or diced jalapeños. Just be sure to adjust the amount of heat to your own taste.
Load it up with vegetables. Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to chili. Good options include onions, bell peppers, carrots, celery, and corn. You can also add some greens, such as spinach or kale, at the end of the cooking time.
Use a good quality broth. The broth you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your chili. Use a broth that is flavorful and has a low sodium content. You can also use a combination of broth and water.
Cook it low and slow. The best chili is cooked low and slow. This allows the flavors to develop and meld together. Cook your chili for at least 4 hours, or up to 8 hours if you have the time.

Conclusion:

Vegetarian chili is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a vegetarian chili that is sure to please everyone at the table.