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Three Bean ImpossibleTM Chili

Chef J Michael Melton
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Chili made with Impossible Foods heart-healthy Impossible Beef Lite.
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  • 8Servings
  • Not Too Tricky
  • 25Ingredients
  • 20 minPreparation
  • 60 minCooking
  • 80 Total TimeTotal Time

There’s an age-old argument about whether or not beans belong in chili, so let us settle that once and for all with our delicious Three Bean Impossible Chili recipe. Not only do they belong, we’re using three varieties of beans in this rich, filling, entirely comforting chili. That's right. It combines all the things we’ve come to love about traditional chili, made even better by using Impossible™ Beef and topped off with a tasty cilantro-lime crema. This recipe is chili competition-worthy stuff.

If you’ve made chili before, the process is much the same as it always is. You’ll start by first prepping the vegetables and cooking them in a bit of oil in your stockpot. Then, you’ll add in the Impossible Burger, the spices, and the rest of the stock ingredients and let it all simmer for around 30 minutes after adding in the beans. While this is cooking, you can go ahead and make your cilantro-lime crema to top it off with. Simply stir in chopped cilantro, lime juice & zest, and chipotle powder into the sour cream, and you’re all set. If you want to make it spicier or add some shredded cheese and avocado on top, why not? There are no rules; this is chili, after all.

When the chili is done, scoop some into a bowl, top with the crema, then sit back and enjoy a hearty bowl of chili that hits all the marks. Perfect for the colder months, but just as good any time of the year. You’ll have plenty left over as well—this recipe makes enough for 16 bowls. Eat up!

25 Ingredients

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  • 2 Packs Impossible™ Beef
  • 1 White Onion
  • 1 Carrot
  • 2 Ribs Celery
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 2 Jalapenos
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Cumin
  • 2 Teaspoons Coriander
  • 1 Teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Cayenne
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 28 Ounces Can Of Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2 Cups Vegetable Stock
  • 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 15 Ounce Can Of Great Northern Beans
  • 15 Ounce Can Of Black Beans
  • 15 Ounce Can of Kidney Beans
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Lime
  • 1/2 Bunch Cilantro
5 steps
  1. PREP YOUR INGREDIENTS

    Ingredients used

    • 1 White Onion
    • 1 Carrot
    • 2 Ribs Celery
    • 1 Red Bell Pepper
    • 1 Green Bell Pepper
    • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
    • 2 Jalapenos
    • 4 Cloves Garlic

    Dice the white onion, carrot, celery, bell peppers, and jalapeños. Mince the garlic.

  2. START THE VEGETABLES

    Ingredients used

    • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

    In a medium stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add all vegetables (onion, carrot, celery, garlic, bell peppers & jalapenos) to the pot. Season with salt and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.

  3. COOK THE CHILI

    Ingredients used

    • 2 Packs Impossible™ Beef
    • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
    • 1 Tablespoon Cumin
    • 2 Teaspoons Coriander
    • 1 Teaspoon Paprika
    • 1 Teaspoon Cayenne
    • 3 Bay Leaves
    • 28 Ounces Can Of Crushed Tomatoes
    • 2 Cups Vegetable Stock
    • 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 15 Ounce Can Of Great Northern Beans
    • 15 Ounce Can Of Black Beans
    • 15 Ounce Can of Kidney Beans

    Crumble Impossible™ Beef and add to the vegetables. Stir until cooked through. Stir in the dry seasonings. Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, and apple cider vinegar. Bring mixture to a boil, then drop to a simmer. Drain the canned beans and add to the pot. Cook for approximately 30 minutes, or until reduced by 20%.

  4. MAKE THE CILANTRO LIME CREMA

    Ingredients used

    • 1 Cup Sour Cream
    • 1 Lime
    • 1/2 Bunch Cilantro

    Finely chop the cilantro. Combine with the sour cream, lime juice and zest, and chipotle chili powder in a bowl and stir until well-combined. Serve chili in a bowl and top with crema. *Make it 100% plant-based with plant-based sour cream.

  5. SERVE, SHARE, AND ENJOY

    Makes 16 servings of chili.

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