I’ve been playing with this recipe for a long time, it has become my tried and true chili recipe. It started off full of meat and full of other unnecessary ingredients so I’ve played with it for a  long time. I really wanted to make this vegan.
Some say beans don’t have a place in chili and some think they do. I like both “meat” and beans. A full bean chili is a bit too much for me and a full meat analog chili is too rich. As for meat substitutes there are many on the market. I LOVE Match Meats but it is pretty hard to get in California. Hey Match, get on that! I’ve used LightLife and Boca crumbles just fine. What’s really great is there is no “browning” the meat. Heck, you just dump it in the slow cooker.
The secret to this recipe? The refried beans. It makes a brilliant texture, especially since things don’t really reduce well in the slow cooker. The husband requests this chili and he’s a full on meat eater. It makes a great bowl of plain chili but also awesome chili dogs and chili baked potatoes. I also like the make the full amount of seasoning mix. It works well sprinkled on so many things. Really spices up some veggies or a baked potato. Handy to have in the pantry.
Vegan Slow Cooker Chili
Ingredients
Seasoning Mix
- 4 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Chili
- 1 package 12oz frozen meatless crumbles
- 1 Tbsp onion minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 15oz
- 1 can tomato sauce 15oz
- 1 can chili beans
- 1 can vegetarian refried beans
Instructions
- Mix together seasoning mix. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
- In the slow cooker, add all of the chili ingredients and 3 tablespoons of seasoning mix.
- Stir together and break up the refried beans and meatless crumbles.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
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Your seasoning mix sounds yummy…great amount of heat
Refried beans in the chilli? This sounds like something I need to play around with.
Yum! Your chili looks just amazing!! I love that you used meatless crumbles!
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I am so intrigued by a vegan chili! I might have to throw this in the slow cooker right now, but I don’t do meatless crumbles. I wonder what garbanzo beans would do for it?
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious recently posted…Lower-Fat Cheesy Green Chile Rice
I love that you took all the flavors of a traditional meat chili and served ’em right up vegetarian style! Your photos are great, too 🙂
Pinned this to my Chili Creations Pinterest board!
Adding refried beans was a grand idea! All winners today!
I love homemade spice mixes. The addition of oregano to yours is quite unique and one I should try soon.
Renee recently posted…Gesundheit Chili for #SundaySupper
Your chili looks so thick and rich, looks great!!
so intrigued by the frozen meatless crumbles. . your chili looks fabulous!
We love meatless entrees here and this vegan chili looks delicious!
This chili is VEGAN??? What???!!! It looks so amazing, I can’t believe it! Call me impressed. And I love your idea of using refried beans in your chili. I bet that gives amazing texture. Despite being from Texas, the land of don’t-you-dare-put-beans-in-the-chili, I don’t mind an occasional bowl with beans. I know, I’m a heretic! Ha! I’m definitely trying the refried beans in there sometime. 🙂
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I’m pretty sure you can just add the refried beans with the normal meatstuff and nobody would know the difference! It just really helps keep things less watery in the slow cooker.
I’ll be getting my hot dog ready to top with this deliciousness!
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A vegan chili?? AMAZING! Your recipe is so intriguing!!! Great job!
Even though it’s meatless, this chili looks so meaty and hearty! Definitely a great veggie option!
I love that you serve your chili with corn chips! Perfect!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere recently posted…Zucchini and Mushroom Skillet Pasta Primavera
Looks like all your hard work and recipe testing paid off!
WOW just what I was looking for. Came here by searching for vegan slow cooker chili recipe
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