This easy and versatile chili is 100 percent vegan and flavor packed thanks to our Roasted Red Bell Peppers and our Spicy Italian Plum Tomato Marinara! An amazing blend of spices and a plant-based meat alternative round out this chili that you can serve on its own or use as a topper for chili cheese fries or a plant-based chili dog! 

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings 1x 2x 4x

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the diced Mezzetta® Roasted Red Bell Peppers and garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant.  
  2. Add the ground plant-based meat alternative and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon into smaller chunks until browned, about 7 minutes. 
  3. Add the tomato paste, spices and salt and pepper and cook, stirring often until fragrant, about 2 minutes. 
  4. Add the beans and the jar of Mezzetta® Spicy Italian Plum Tomato Marinara and stir everything to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low to simmer. Simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with your favorite chili toppings. 
  5. Enjoy!