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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. It combines all the things to love about chili, made even better by using Impossible™ Beef Made From Plants, and topped off with a tasty cilantro-lime crema.

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 Beef, the spices, and the rest of the chili 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. Simply stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice and zest into the sour cream, and you’re all set. If you'd like to make it spicier or add some shredded cheese and avocado on top, you do you!

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 great any time of the year. You can make in advance and freeze, or serve a crowd of 8 with this recipe. Enjoy!

25 Ingredients

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  • 24 Ounces Impossible™ Beef or Beef Lite Made From Plants
  • 1 White Onion
  • 1 Carrot
  • 2 Celery Stalks
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 2 Jalapeños
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 2 Teaspoons Ground Coriander
  • 2 Teaspoons Paprika
  • 2 Teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 28 Ounce 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, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 Bunch Cilantro
5 steps
  1. PREP YOUR INGREDIENTS

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

  2. COOK THE VEGETABLES

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

  3. MAKE THE CHILI

    Crumble Impossible Beef into the pan with the vegetables. Cook until fully cooked, stirring occasionally. 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

    Finely chop the cilantro. Combine with the sour cream and lime juice and zest in a bowl, and stir until well-combined. Make this crema completely plant-based by substituting with plant-based sour cream!

  5. SERVE, SHARE, AND ENJOY

    Serve chili in bowls and top with lime crema.

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