Best Damn Vegan Chili

[@risxu]

Don’t know what it is about your video, but you’re the only chili recipe I’ve been able to watch entirely without feeling instantly discouraged to. Simple, straight to the point, no fancy editing. Just chili and chill and witty commentary. Love ittt! Thank you so much!

[@reneedoucette8629]

I feel the same way!!! I have been watching this video for years and always share it to others!!! It’s the only kind of chili I will ever make❤

[@rasoolhassan4010]

I Won 🏆 my first place vegan chilli contest using your incredible easy chilli set up.. I dug the simplicity and the thousand of compliments that your recipe brought thanks a million

[@brandnewvegan]

That is awesome!

[@KurtMcDowellOKC]

Many thanks for the recipe. I've recently gone plant-based for health reasons, and I used to compete in chili contests in OK and TX in my younger days. I'm still learning how to do without the meats I used to use, and my competition grade chili had no beans - so this is a whole new world! I just tried your recipe the last night for the first time, and other than a couple personal tweaks (i.e. I love to add chiptle's with adobo sauce for a smoky kick), this recipe really felt like chili to me. Chili is the one thing I've missed, and you really nailed it. The bulgur and the masa are pure brilliance

[@XeLYoutube]

keep it up i wth plant-based. im ill its good for health but i do it for ethical reason first, my health come second :D keep it up

[@PrettyBalanced]

Yes! How are you feeling? I see this was 8 months ago!?

[@williamcrowley5506]

Gabriel Gamer my priorities are health, planet, ethics. Really no reason not to do it.

[@williamcrowley5506]

Kurt McDowell glad to hear it Kurt. One year for me, one of the best decisions I have made in my life.

[@thegreatecb]

"Plant based for health reasons ..." in other words, out of selfishness. Be on the look out for the fake vegans and vegetarians.

[@sqwishdabug]

Made this today. It's fantastic. Filling. Delicious. Only change was I used a whole can of vegetarian refried beans and 16oz can tomato sauce. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@amandaros3]

I’ve been following this recipe for about 2 year now and yes! It is the best damn vegan chili. Watching it again today bc this is what’s for dinner!

[@rikkiglen7655]

Made this tonight and it was delicious, my go to chili recipe.

[@pearljammies]

Made this tonight, and it’s excellent! I used a poblano instead of the green pepper as my husband hates green bell peppers, used portabellas as you mentioned in the recipe since I couldn’t find bulgur, and I ground some cornmeal a little finer in my food processor since I was unable to find masa. Definitely adding it to the rotation! Thank you!

[@NLR759]

That's a great tip about grinding corn meal. I only see masa in 2kg bags, and I have no other use for it, so I'd rather not buy it.

[@joelgrumblatt2747]

Holy smokes! Just made this and had it for dinner 3 nights in a row. This was hands-down the most flavorful chili I’ve ever eaten. Didn’t even miss the meat. Thanks for the recipe!

[@adamcelsie8863]

Sounds amazing can't wait to try it!

[@samv7487]

5 star recipe! Just made this with the bulgar wheat and it is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. Love that there is no oil.

[@pearljammies]

I’ve just made this for the second time, this time using Textured Vegetable Protein for the “meaty” texture. It’s so delicious! Here’s the most impressive thing - it’s one of the only (non-baking/pastry) recipes I’ve ever followed that is perfectly seasoned as written. That’s AMAZING. I’m a confident cook, and I like things well seasoned, so I always add and fiddle until the flavor is where I want it... but, this, I didn’t have to at all. Well done, Chuck!

[@jamiecolbert]

If you don’t mind me asking, how much of the TVP did you use?

[@KillianLee-s1l]

Made this recipe for a few years now. Never gets old, can't even tell there isn't added fat. ❤❤❤

[@introvertedbeauty00]

I made this last night and it is so flavorful and hearty..I put some daiya cheddar shreds in it along with some diced up avocados and hot sauce on top..so delicious..thank you!

[@PrettyBalanced]

I used the trader joes " cheese" and it was so good! yum avocados!!!!

[@djackson9984]

Tried and true. I did not notice the meat was missing from this dish and I did not use the bulgar for texture, it was perfect after adding the refried beans. So good!

[@caninecrusader657]

Highly recommended! I made this tonight. My husband and SIL enjoyed it. Chili was spicy for me and I left out the Chipotle chili pepper. I didn't have fresh garlic, I used about a heaping tablespoon of jarred chopped garlic. My meat substitute was finely chopped fresh mushrooms. I had my chili over rice, hubby and SIL had theirs over cornbread. Thanks so much!

[@firstlast-vq2bp]

THANK YOU Chuck, the Brand New Vegan!!! Because of your chili, I won at a chili cook-off! PLUS I'm enjoying some tasty chili leftovers the next day.

[@stacysmith2022]

I have made this recipe several times and it always tastes amazing! I had some extra 3 layer hummus with jalapeño and red pepper that I added and it was chefs kiss! 👩‍🍳

[@chureboyd]

This is so awesome. I've made this chili and it's delicious. Plus, the southern accent chef cooking vegan recipes is just classic.

[@jacquelinelovest2521]

I cooked this chili and it was REALLY, REALLY good. I eat it for one week.

[@Aaaajjjjjaaaa]

Jacqueline Lovest omg girl that’s crazy

[@janedough5045]

same

[@willmorrison9777]

I made this tonight. Followed the recipe to the letter. I'm a beef in my chilli guy and for this being a a vegan hippie dish, this is a 8/10 for sure (I was very surprised).. Plenty of texture, plenty of heft, plenty of flavor. You really won't even notice the bulgar in it, just a bit more texture but does nothing to the flavor. I did't use the jalepeno's but just a small squeeze of sriracha on my bowl cause my kid doens't like spicy. It was VERY good. My thoughts. First, you won't need the corn flour. It will be thick enough when you add the refried beans. I actually had to add about 3/4 cup more broth to thin it down a bit. Second, use ALL of the chilli powder. No joke. I don't know if it's the refried beans or what but this really needs that extra and doesn't heat it up. Third, top with some fresh chopped onion and a dollop of sour cream. I make a very good from scratch chilli and this one is actually contest worthy. Also note if you don't have the corn flour, you can take a handful of corn tortilla chips and spend a few minutes with a mortar and pestle and get the same effect. Just grind till it's a fine powerder. I used the ground tortilla chips as a topping with the onions and it was spot on. Great recipe, easy to make, and very tasty. Yeah food!! P.S. You could add a small can of green chillis to this, or even a half can of corn. Use your imagination. It will take all of what you want to give it. As a matter of fact, because you can add to it without taking anything away from the recipe, i'm chaning my rating to a 9/10. Your tummy will be happy.

[@britton6062]

tried this recipe this Saturday and it turned out great ! don't be afraid of the chili powder, I'm not a huge spicey food guy and I had no issues with this recipe.

[@500lbs]

Hello! I tried your recipe and it’s definitely a keeper!!! I made a few adjustments just so I can have more veggies. I added carrots and celery. I wasn’t able to find the masa but the chili was thick from the refried beans. Thank you for the recipe!

[@savedbygrace1582]

I took inspiration from your garlic peeling. I didn't like using my hand to smash, ouch, so I repurposed my meat tenderizer mallet thing, and gave it a good whack. Worked beautifully. Thank you so much for teaching your technique.

[@wonderfullymademama]

Super excited to try this recipe tonight. It is chili and sweater weather here in NC so I’m really looking forward to it!!

[@Phil_529]

Just made this for the first time tonight and it's a keeper. Thanks for sharing!

[@raylee9837]

I had low expectations because of the self proclaimed "best", but I was pleasantly surprised! I really like the texture of this chile, thank you.

[@robertryan6782]

Big back handed compliment!

[@mollyoxy]

It’s not self proclaimed if he has won several awards with this chili

[@sandramansbridge6855]

Just made this…. It is out standing… at the end I added just a tad of maple syrup… just a tad for a little sweetness and it’s amazing❣️

[@bigbendboys8543]

stoked to try out some of your recipes! Just started this no oil vegan thing and I'm glad to find a channel with some good looking stuff.

[@jessicanavarrete3540]

I just made this for dinner tonight for my sisters and I, and we all loved it. They were so impressed! It was so delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipe! Will continue to use it! 🥰

[@GodcallsmeLOVED]

When I tell you this chili is AWESOME! just made it and I’m beyond happy. Thanks for such a great recipe !

[@will1588]

I made this last night and it was so so good 😋. I added some brown sugar, black beans (because I didn’t have any pinto beans), 3 bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, and cilantro for garnish.

[@renpot4815]

Thank you ! Recently started whole food plant based diet which changed my health for the better in many ways. This is a great recipe and will try making this.

[@NLR759]

Great recipe! I cannot wait to try it. By the way, thanks for keeping the video brief and to the point. I like that it's only 5 minutes long :)

[@wearelimitless5443]

This chili was VERY GOOD!! Thanks for sharing kind Sir. I enjoyed the the vid too, it's straight to the point and super chill as well.✌

[@stephaniehicks3804]

This was REALLY good! Thank you so much for the recipe!

[@stevethecat9194]

Looks yummy. Trying this tomorrow. Great site and videos. I had heard of you but hadn't really investigated. Good stuff. I was missing out.

[@kpf8186]

Wow...glad I found you. I'm new to the lifestyle and your recipes are really helping out. Thank you.

[@valnaples]

Tried this 2 nights ago...REALLY excellent! I added smoked paprika and it helped even more...it came out nice and thick, probably due to the refried beans! So glad I tried it...I didn't use the bulgur but might try that next time! THANK YOU!

[@bradbirchfield]

Thank you for sharing your ideas with us! Your channel is inspiring.

[@Cholaspen]

I just found your website and hope to see more out of this channel with the recent uptick in activity. Love your stuff, thank you!

[@RachelFromEurope]

I'm making this for the third time today. Such a good recipe! Thanks for sharing

[@oqeox]

your voice is relaxing to listen to. i am looking forward to try your recipe!

[@tabitha5694]

I just made this and it was so delicious!! Thank you!

[@marybarber8323]

Looks delicious and so simple. Definitely will try it.

[@honeyb8073]

Thank you so much! I’ve recently transitioned over to the Vegan 🌱 life and Homemade Chili is one of my favorite dishes! I’ll definitely be trying your recipe 😊😋

[@mitziisat]

Wow. You are right. This is excellent chile. So good I had to subscribe to see what else you're cookin' up. Thanks for sharing. Giddyup from Vancouver Island.

[@ashleysmashley9819]

Thank you for the awesome recipe! I didn't have any caned diced tomatoes so I used fresh ones out of the garden and sauteed them with my onions, peppers, and garlic. I used a whole can of refried beans. And I didn't have any of the fancy thicker you used, so I used the good old corn starch trick. I also used garbanzo beans instead of kidney beans. 😘 It was fabulous! Had it with vegan cornbread muffins. Thank you! 🖤

[@pabulumm]

I'm not a great cook but this sounded both good and easy to make so I made it for me and my mom (who is not a vegan) and she not only said it was really good but she said I'd have to make it again!!! She's never said that before about my cooking... Definitely a recipe for the books, so thank you!

[@luanab6789]

Jessie NoneYaBiz hi, with practice, you’ll be the best cook ever! Love from Paris, not Texas, France. 😂🥰

[@Realtor365]

I cannot stop making this!! Thank you!

[@billpeart]

Looks incredible!!! I will be trying this recipe on a dutch oven over an open fire this weekend. I hope it comes out half as good as yours LOL

[@lindabarnes2497]

WOW...Just made this chili !!! It was absolutely wonderful!!! I live in Texas and it was so just like good Texas chili and I didn't even miss the beef. I can see why this has won many contests. I became vegan because of health issues. The first bean chili I made I threw away with a receipe from someone else. I used Better than Boullion low sodium beef Boullion because that is what I had and it nailed it....Got that on Amazon. Thank you so much.

[@pearlflowerful]

SO good!!. I omitted the jalapeños and added an extra can of black beans. Very hearty and flavorful.

[@donnamcfarland162]

Wow!! Looks fantastic! I’m making this for my birthday -today!! Thank you Chuck!! Merry Christmas to you!!

[@andrelarocque5967]

Made this exactly how you said in the recipe and it was spectacular.

[@divinusv]

This is my favorite recipe, thank you so much!

[@Nope22119]

I just made this following the recipe almost exactly and it is really really good. best chili i've ever had probably

[@cindystrother7710]

I AM NEW TO PLANT BASE EATING THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR YUMMY DELICIOUS RECIPES AND TIME

[@Nettkin]

This is the feakin best vegan chilli. I have added ancho chillies and it takes it to another level too.

[@LauraCastillejos]

This is our favorite Chili! Thank you for sharing your recipe!

[@marianeaquino394]

I was looking for something I could make with the ingredients I have here (the market is closed) and I don't even have half of it. BUT NOW I WANT THIS CHILI SO BAAAD!

[@slbjwk]

I love your channel and recipes! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos for us!! B

[@Karrdeh]

Well this is the first chili I have ever tried, and I REALLY like it 🤩 Thank you for sharing!

[@maudreydear9438]

I made this for the Super Bowl and it was delicious. I’m making it again this weekend for my family. This is all I’m going to eat for the rest of the year LOL

[@TracyMowers]

This is my favorite Chili by far! My friends and family love it also, thank you very much for the recipe!!

[@PrettyBalanced]

Ill have to try this one specifically, I always just throw it together!

[@Stampinshirley]

The hubby loves this one. I made a triple batch so we have some in the freezer ready to go at all times.

[@anthonygiarrusso4312]

Great video and fantastic recipe chuck, best wishes.

[@TyGurclawz]

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I made this for my family a few weeks ago and they loooooved it!!!

[@msknspyers6803]

Really good chili! My family loves it, I've made it twice already. Thank u

[@anthonyfox585]

MsK Nspyers I'm glad​ to hear such good reviews, I'm really excited to try it out 🙂

[@PrettyBalanced]

Yes, I love chilli too! Are you going to make it this year?

[@MB-tz2bk]

Just discovered you on KZbin and viewed some of your recipes online. All I have to say 'you are my man '. Trying to find plant based recipes is not easy. Also, I can adjust them for gluten free. Thx. a million

[@Gymdove]

Bless you for sharing i cant wait to try it!

[@gregcleveland8806]

Recipe for b is units and corn bread? Thanks.

[@Sssmaug]

We've been vegetarian for over 30 yrs now so chili isn't a stranger in our house, with or without the meat alternatives - but I've never thought of putting refried beans in it! What a great idea! Many thanks for the tip! 🤩🙋

[@MargaretBruno]

Just made this today - AMAZING!! Can't Thank You enough for helping us all stay healthy with old favorites transformed. I think I might eat it again tomorrow with Lentil spaghetti or Rice noodles, definitely a one meal day. Whew it's so filling and delicious that it checks off a few of those "craving" boxes.

[@lananeedham]

I didn't have masa but found out I could drop some corn tortillas in the blender and get a snappy substitute. Also, didn't have bulgur and was going to substitute couscous. Then I tasted it...OMG YUM! I left that out. I also added celery and mushrooms to my saute' veggies because they would otherwise waste in my fridge. It was a use it or lose it situation. This chili is on point. Thank you so much for posting.

[@georginareta919]

This looks super delicious!!! Making my grocery list now. Can't wait to try it!

[@deninevh]

Thank you for posting this! Now I love olive oil, I use it practically as a beverage, it wouldn't detract from the other ingredients if I use it to sauté the vegetables, would it?

[@brandnewvegan]

You can saute the veggies in broth or water. There's no reason to use oil

[@luciearruda2129]

I can’t seem to get any of your recipes? I do want to try them Thanks lucie

[@brandnewvegan]

Why can’t you?

[@luciearruda2129]

@@brandnewvegan never mind got it👋

[@76alison]

been looking for a a new way to jazz up my chili, 1/2 can of refried beans!!! YES, why have I never thought of this! making it tomorrow, will report back. Cheers from Canada, we are buried in snow right now, so chili is needed.

[@nunyabizz50]

I make my chili pretty close to this, but I use 3 cans of beans (black, pinto, kidney) a can of roasted diced tomatoes, a can of tomato sauce, a couple tbs of tomato paste, and I use two kinds of Textured Vegetable Protein the tiny that's like ground beef and the small chunks that I cut in half this has the exact texture of ground beef, I also sometimes add minced cremini mushrooms either in addition too or replacement for the TVP, one small bell pepper, and several red Jalapenos, a handful of frozen corn lots of chili powder like yours, extra cumin, dried greek oregano, smoked paprika and some chipotle in adobo sauce. I use mushroom broth and a beer for liquid and masa to thicken.

[@TigerGreene]

This sounds amazing!

[@erinbruce2086]

Best tutorial for vegan chili! 10/10 and five stars!

[@leylacalderon8806]

Thank you for this recipe, it’s so good! Totally deserving of an award.

[@rho5273]

Can I omit the refried beans? If not what can I substitute with?

[@JohnnyWalkerBlack142]

Idk if you ever tried adding quinoa and corn. But it makes it really good. I’m not even vegan. But my grandmother would make vegan chili for my dad who was vegan when I was younger. She had quinoa and corn in hers. It was delicious

[@xerciamazing6626]

Hope you keep doing this. Thank you

[@catmoore3024]

Made this for supper, thinking I would have leftovers for the week. I served it over baked potatoes and my carnivore boys ate it up. Nobody noticed there was no meat. Thanks, Chuck! This one was a hit in my house!

[@camisnyder3460]

What a great idea!!

[@BratBustersParenting]

Looks delicious, going to try it tonite.

[@mansnotbot4160]

I'm not vegan but I tried this last week. It's great! Love and thanks from the UK.

[@baltoman6709]

Can I please have a copy of the recipe ? Can’t wait to try this . Thanks

[@brandnewvegan]

It's in the description box underneath the video

[@miraclemaui]

What are those powders? Can you write it down please? I will try to find it here in Malaysia

[@brandnewvegan]

They are listed in the blog post

[@debbiegriffin3577]

Hello from New Zealand. I am on my 3rd day of a whole food plant based diet and I'm on the hunt for great new food recipes and ideas. This looks amazing! I love spicy so this should be yum. Will try it this week and let you know what I think. Best wishes

[@wolin289]

I don't know if I can go without the beef, but I'll try this recipe. Whenever I go off the wagon from vegan meals it's with chili. I really love chili. OK will try it. You seem pretty confident and you have a lot of positive comments of people who tried it.

[@wolin289]

I went to a couple of stores and no one has bulgar...so you said other grains would work. I bought barley. Hope it works too. Might have to get that bulgar shipped from Amazon next time I make an order...until then will try barley.

[@wolin289]

OK I had to bail on the recipe because daughter said that barley will have the wrong texture. So I will order from amazon but but but, I found on your website you have a slow cooker chili that takes that bag of mixed beans, and I happen to have everything for that recipe, so I'll try that one first.

[@ElleRochelle]

I just made this but tweaked it with Quinoa instead of bulgar, Black Beans, Corn, and chickpeas. So good. 😍 Also I hope yall using fat free refried beans. Regular has lard in it.

[@christianericspencer9885]

This recipe kicks ass. Bravo!

[@johnnyroyblues]

Thank you so much for this...saw it months ago but going to finally try it today. I was tempted to use some Beyond Meat ground but decided to buy some bulgar and try it true to your recipe first. A few questions...1. any particular brand of chili powder? 2. you mention using vegetable broth instead of oil - do you never use ol in your pan fry/saute recipes? Do you have a video on this? I have been using algae oil in a spray bottle for most of my pan cooking but will try veg broth...so much less calories! 3.Are you using medium or medium high heat throughout the cooking? for the simmer I assume you reduce heat, right? 4. If I were to try mixing in a scotch bonnet hot sauce, should I halve the chili powder amount or reduce it? Not going to try that this batch though...Thanks!, and sorry if I'm repeating previous questions. I've been lacto-vegetarian now for 23 years. I've always eaten a lot of veggie meats.

[@dmarsub]

We just tried it, my girlfriend said she doesn't like chilly and we both loved it! We will surely make it again! What do you think about adding panfried eggplant as meat replacement and for some freshness? And a tiny spritz of lemon at then end could brighten it up a bit.

[@janeevanz]

Haha your the best!! I love your enthusiasm 😂 This is amazing by the way, tried it myself with little tweaks 👌🏼👌🏼

[@kennyobrien]

I just made this and it's fantastic!

[@aleksandrawielka2687]

Perfect for a busy student!

[@haziermulls4286]

I did it today for lunch Boy!! It was delicious. Easy and not expensive at all

[@jrmint2]

the masa adds a nice taste too! great tip

[@pheliciamoore-brown6234]

My goodness. I was looking for a vegan chili recipe for my crumbles but I am inspired to do it exactly like yours Chuck. Wow!

[@PrettyBalanced]

How did it go? Did you make it?