Best 12 No Meat Chili Recipes

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Welcome to the world of meatless chili, a delectable vegetarian dish that offers a symphony of flavors, textures, and nutritional benefits. Whether you're a dedicated vegetarian, seeking a healthier alternative, or simply looking to expand your culinary horizons, this article will guide you through the intricacies of crafting a mouthwatering no-meat chili. We'll delve into the secrets of selecting the perfect ingredients, mastering the cooking techniques, and creating a harmonious blend of spices that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

NO-MEAT CHILI



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Make and share this No-Meat Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by loof751

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 green pepper
1/4 cup picante sauce
1 tablespoon oil
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
2 teaspoons chili powder
black pepper or cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Chop the green pepper. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and saute the pepper until tender-crisp.
  • Add the chili powder and saute 1 minute more.
  • Drain the 3 cans of beans.
  • Add the beans, picante sauce, and tomatoes (undrained) to the peppers and mix well.
  • Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Add the corn and simmer, covered, until the corn is done and mixture is heated through, about 10-15 minutes.

MEATLESS CHILI



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"My husband is a big meat eater, so when he's out of town, I try to cut back on meat and make this hearty chili," relates Eve Visser of South Bend, Indiana. "It's very quick and easy."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
4 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
4 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Top each serving with sour cream and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 1148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

MEATY, MEAT-LESS CHILI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 medium ancho chiles
1 quart vegetable or chicken stock-in-a-box
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 portabella caps, wiped clean, gills scraped, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 green or red chile, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
A scant palmful smoked paprika
A scant palmful cumin
A scant palmful coriander
Pinch ground cinnamon
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced or crushed tomatoes
1 ripe avocado
1 cup sour cream
Juice of 1 lime
A handful fresh cilantro or fresh parsley
Toasted pepitas or sunflower seeds for garnish, optional
Tortilla chips, 2 (1-ounce) bags or couple handfuls, optional

Steps:

  • Stem and seed the ancho chiles and place in a pot with stock, bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat and keep warm.
  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat with 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 turns of the pan. Add the mushrooms to the hot oil and brown 12 to 15 minutes, then add the garlic, onions, chile, salt and black pepper and soften 5 to 6 minutes more, season with a spice mixture of paprika, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon.
  • Puree the reconstituted chiles and stock in a food processor. Add the chile stock mixture, beans, and tomatoes to the chili, cook 15 minutes until thickened, then turn off the heat, cool, cover and chill for make-ahead meal.
  • To reheat: Cover the chili and place over medium to medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the chili bubbles, then uncover and simmer until ready to serve.
  • Combine the avocado, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and salt in food processor and process into a smooth avocado-sour cream sauce for stirring into the chili. Serve the chili in shallow bowls and garnish with the avocado sauce, pepitas, if using, and a few tortilla chips, if using.

INSANELY EASY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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This chili is SO easy to make. You can pretty much throw whatever you have into the pot and it'll be great. (I added some leftover salsa once.) It's very colorful, not to mention delicious.

Provided by Tia the Baker

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onions
¾ cup chopped carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
¾ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 ½ cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, and garlic until tender. Stir in green pepper, red pepper, celery, and chili powder. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in mushrooms, and cook 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn. Season with cumin, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 423.3 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

NO BEANS ABOUT IT - CHILI



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My husband won't eat beans but LOVES chili, so I had to come up with this variation on an old favorite. Instead, it contains lots of canned tomatoes and onion. This is great served over rice with some shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Ground turkey may be substituted for ground beef.

Provided by GINAGINA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chili Without Beans Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
¼ cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Crumble the ground beef into a stock pot or large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook stirring frequently until beef is evenly browned. Drain off excess grease.
  • Season with chili powder, oregano, cumin and hot sauce. Stir in the tomatoes and vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 1 hour - or longer if you have time. Stir occasionally to prevent burning on the bottom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 265.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

NO TOMATO CHILI



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This chili has a great kick to it, and for those of you who don't like chunky tomatoes, this one's for you! (It's great if you like tomatoes too!)

Provided by GOZMURPH

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ½ pounds lean ground beef
salt to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, pressed
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
5 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 (12 ounce) bottles chile sauce
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • Crumble the ground beef into a soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until browned. Drain off the grease, and season with salt to taste. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, and season with Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Cook and stir for another 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, and stir in the chili sauce, beef broth, kidney beans and cannellini beans. Cover, and simmer for about 35 minutes. Ladle into bowls to serve, and top with shredded Cheddar cheese and jalapeno.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 190.2 mg, Fat 56.4 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 56.9 g, SaturatedFat 25.7 g, Sodium 1108.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

NO-BEAN CHILI



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I often combine the ingredients for this zesty chili the night before. In the morning I load up the slow cooker and let it go! It's so easy to prepare. -Molly Butt, Granville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice or pasta
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Crumble beef into a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 11 ingredients and mix well. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or until meat is no longer pink. Serve with rice or pasta and the toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 940mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MEATLESS CHILI MAC



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I came across this recipe in a newspaper years ago and it's been a hit at our house ever since. It's fast and flavorful, and it appeals to all ages. - Cindy Ragan, North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 can (16 ounces) mild chili beans, undrained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, macaroni, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin and salt., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF CHILI (NO BEANS)



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When the fall weather moves in, it's time to make this delicious chili. Serve over a piping hot sweet potato.

Provided by Sacred Plates

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 cups diced onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Heat a large, deep pot over medium-high heat. Add coconut oil. When oil is shimmering, add onions. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Crumble ground beef into the pot. Stir to combine and cook until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, cocoa powder, oregano, allspice, ancho chili powder, and salt; stir until well combined. Mix in tomato paste and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, and water. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 954.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

SPICY NO MEAT CHILI



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Make and share this Spicy No Meat Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TiMo V

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 13m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash cumin
1 dash flour (for thickness) (optional)

Steps:

  • Throw it in a pot and cook it until it aquires a pasty texture (about 10-15 min.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.5, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 308.2, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 10.1

WHITE BEAN CHILI -NO MEAT



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Make and share this White Bean Chili -No Meat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons minced green peppers
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 1/2 cups fat-free reduced-fat chicken broth
3 cups cooked white navy beans or 3 cups cannellini beans
1 cup white corn (frozen or fresh)
salt and pepper
1/4 cup minced parsley

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
  • Add the onion, garlic, and green pepper and saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the flour and cumin over the onion mixture and cook 1 more minute.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except the parsley and bring to boil.
  • Lower the heat to simmer and cover, and cook for 30-35 minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.4, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 223.7, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 9.1

CHILI NO-MEAT, CHEAP & EASY



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I have been making this recipe since my broke-as-a-joke college days, and it never lets me down. Don't remember anymore where I got it, but it's totally easy, cheap, and delicious, just the way I like a recipe to be. The ingredients are pretty flexible - you could sub out the beans, add things (sometimes I add a can of corn), serve it over rice (or as my family prefers - with a peanut butter sandwich), switch up the tomatoes for a different consistency, etc. The olives are a crucial ingredient for getting the flavor right, though, so I wouldn't mess with that. Even self-professed olive haters (like my husband) will LOVE the flavor and never in a million years guess that there's a single olive bit creeping around. You could probably make this in a slow cooker, too, if you won't be around all day/evening to keep an eye on the stove. This is just a wonderful, thick, veggie chili that is chock-full of flavor & veggies and stands up well to corn chips. I have served it to jocks & punks & gamers & emo kids alike, and it's always a real crowd-pleaser.

Provided by groovyrooby

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 bowls, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced about 1/4 '' thick
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (6 ounce) can chopped olives
2 (28 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 -2 teaspoon thyme
1 dash cayenne
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Saute the onion and pepper until until begin to become translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and simmer over very low heat for 3-5 hours.
  • Enjoy with your favorite accompaniment! ex. rice, crackers, corn chips, peanut butter sandwich, elbow macaroni, etc.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and chickpeas.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. Some good options include onions, bell peppers, carrots, and corn. You can also add some greens, such as spinach or kale, for a boost of nutrients.
  • Use a good quality chili powder. This is the key to a flavorful chili. Look for a chili powder that is made with a variety of chili peppers, such as ancho, guajillo, and chipotle.
  • Don't overcook the chili. Chili is best when it is simmered for a long time, but you don't want to overcook it. The beans should be tender, but they should still hold their shape.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some good options include cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

No-meat chili is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little creativity, you can create a no-meat chili that is as flavorful and satisfying as any traditional chili.

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