Recipe
Amazing Chili sin Carne
Lotte Boonstra
26 Jul 2023
Serves
6-8
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min
Chili sin carne
Introducing the mouthwatering Vegan Chili Sin Carne – a flavor-packed delight that promises to be the best you've ever tasted! No exaggeration here, it's a true crowd-pleaser and my personal go-to birthday meal. This one-pot wonder is an absolute explosion of goodness, blending hearty ingredients and bold spices for an unforgettable dining experience. Get ready to savor each delightful spoonful of this holy chili goodness!
Ingredients
2 white onions
5 cloves of garlic
1 chili pepper
1 jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoon ground cumin seed
2 tablespoon ground paprika
1 tablespoon ground chili powder
3 tbsp oregano
70g tomato paste
300g canned corn
400g canned lentils
400g canned black beans
400g canned peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chipotle peppers
1 tablespoon agave syrup (honey or maple syrup is also suitable)
1 tablespoon cacao
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ lime
300 ml water
1 bouillon cube
Fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
01
Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a pan over medium heat until warm.
Mince the onion and add it to the pan. Allow the onions to caramelize which typically takes 5 to 10 minutes depending on the heat.
02
Mince the garlic and slice the chili pepper and jalapeno pepper into small pieces. Add them to the pan and sauté until aromatic, being careful not to brown the garlic.
03
Add cumin, paprika, chili powder and oregano. Sauté for 30 seconds to a few minutes, depending on the heat of the pan.
04
Add tomato paste to the pan and cook for a few minutes to eliminate the sour flavor of the tomato paste.
05
Drain the corn, black beans, and lentils, then add them to the pan.
06
Crush the peeled tomatoes with your hands. Add it to the pan.
07
Add 300 ml of water and a bouillon cube to the pan. The bouillon cube will dissolve in the liquid.
08
Spice up the chili by adding soy sauce, chipotle pepper, agave syrup, cacao, and cornstarch. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes. Remember, the longer you cook the chili, the more flavors will develop.
09
Finally, add a touch of freshness to the chili by incorporating fresh parsley (or cilantro) and fresh lime juice.
Tips & Tricks
For optimal results, cook the chili for 2 hours, let it rest overnight, and savor it the following day.
Serve with pickled onions, mexican rice and slices of avocado.