How to Make Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie With Fake Meat

Meat-Lovers' Vegetarian Chili

Vegetarian shepherd's pie recipe using soya as a healthy alternative to meat, made with veg and potatoes, natural ingredients for flavouring;

Recipe Summary Meat-Lovers' Vegetarian Chili

This is a thick, hearty vegetarian chili that is a hit at parties even among die-hard meat eaters. The TVP gives it the texture of ground beef, and the chiles give it a nice depth of flavor. Cook it in the slow cooker or on the stovetop. This recipe really benefits from using the best quality ingredients you can find. Also, I find this tastes best after sitting in the fridge overnight and reheating the next day. Serve with grated cheese on top.

Ingredients | Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie With Fake Meat

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2 large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped

2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped

1 large onion, chopped

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or more to taste

2 cups hot vegetable broth

2 cups texturized vegetable protein (TVP)

3 tablespoons nutritional yeast

1 (32 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes, undrained

2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

½ cup beer

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

½ cup cider vinegar

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

4 teaspoons seasoned salt

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon paprika

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon white sugar

Directions

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in skillet over medium-low heat. Add bell peppers, poblano peppers, onion, garlic, and jalapeno. Cook and stir until soft, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.

Combine hot vegetable broth and TVP in a bowl; stir and let sit until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add to the slow cooker.

Place diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, tomato paste, beer, vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice, chili powder, cocoa powder, seasoned salt, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, cumin, oregano, liquid smoke, black pepper, and sugar into the slow cooker. Mix to combine.

Cook chili on Low for 6 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours.

Use your favorite beer!

For low-moderate spice, start with 1/2 to 1 jalapeno, but 2 or 3 (or more!) may be needed if you like it hot. I'd recommend starting on the low side and checking the spice level after 3 to 4 hours of cooking, adding more jalapeno as needed.

The longer this chili cooks, the better. Alternatively, add all ingredients to a large pot and simmer on the stove over low heat for 4 to 6 hours.

Info | Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie With Fake Meat

prep: 40 mins cook: 6 hrs 15 mins total: 6 hrs 55 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings

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