Published: Jan 26, 2023 by kaydimaggio

Crockpot Vegan Impossible Chili

Name: Crockpot Vegan Impossible Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 300 min
Total time: 310 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces Impossible Meat; 1 can Pinto Beans (drained); 1 can Black beans (drained); 1 can Kidney beans (drained); 14 ounces Fire Roasted tomatoes; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 Red onion; 1 Red bell pepper; 1 Orange Bell Pepper; 1 Green Bell Pepper; 1 Jalapeño; 3 Cups Vegetable stock; 1 Tablespoon oregano; 1 Teaspoon cumin; 2 Teaspoons salt; 1 Teaspoon black pepper; 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 2 Tablespoons chili powder; 1 Tablespoon garlic

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This Crockpot Vegan Impossible Chili is the perfect recipe for those nights when the weather starts to turn. Easy and delicious, throw all the ingredients into the crockpot at the start of the day and have dinner ready for when you get home.

*Originally published September 21, 2021 and updated with new copy and photos 1/26/23.

Two bowls on wooden surface with cornbread

When I think of Fall, there are a few things that come to mind. Crockpots, chili, football, pumpkins, scarves, and cozy clothes. This Crockpot Vegan Impossible Chili is the perfect Fall dish. Full of hearty vegetables and cooked low and slow throughout the day, your house will smell like Fall goodness all day long.

This chili is hearty, delicious, and filling and the perfect recipe to slow down and enjoy at the end of a long day. Serve it with cornbread and you get the perfect cozy meal.

Check out some other slow cooker recipes on this site like my Slow Cooker Vegan Taco Soup and my Slow Cooker Pot Pie Soup.

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What Makes This Vegan Impossible Chili So Great
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Step By Step Instructions
Recipe Serving Suggestions
Storage
Top tips
Recipe FAQ's
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Crockpot Vegan Impossible Chili
Food safety

What Makes This Vegan Impossible Chili So Great

Everyone can enjoy- The addition of the impossible meat makes this a chili that both vegans and meat lovers will enjoy!
Easy Ingredients-This recipe has ingredients that are simple and easy to find.
Healthy-Packed with good spices, beans, and tomatoes, this chili is healthy and warming.
Set it and forget it- Making this in the crockpot turns this into the perfect easy dinner. Set it before you leave for work and you will have dinner ready when you get home.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Impossible Meat- The impossible meat in this recipe makes this a chili that both vegans and meat lovers can enjoy. Feel free to substitute beyond meat or your favorite beef crumbles instead.
Beans-This recipe uses pinto, black, and kidney beans. Feel free to use your favorite types of beans in this recipe.
Fire-Roasted Tomatoes- Don't sleep on the fire-roasted tomatoes. Cooking them over a flame before canning them gives them an impeccable flavor. Swap for regular diced tomatoes if needed.
Vegetables- This recipe uses bell peppers, onion, and jalapeño, feel free to load it up with some of your other favorite veggies as well!

A complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.

Step By Step Instructions

Diced onion and bell pepper in slow cooker

Step 1: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the impossible meat and cook until brown.

Step 2: Chop and dice the vegetables. Add all of the ingredients to the crockpot, cover, and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.

Recipe Serving Suggestions

This chili is great on its own, however, we love to load it up with a variety of different toppings. Some of our favorites are:

Tortilla chips
Vegan sour cream
Jalapeños
Vegan cheddar cheese

Storage

This soup is perfect for leftovers. Allow the soup to cool completely and then store covered in the refrigerator for up to five days.

To freeze this chili, allow it to cool completely and then portion it out into individual containers and freeze it for up to 3 months. To eat, take out and thaw completely before reheating.

Top tips

If you prefer using dried beans instead of canned, make sure to soak the beans overnight and add an extra 2 cups of broth or water to the crockpot.
Feel free to add extra vegetables if you prefer!
Don't forget to load this soup up with your favorite toppings before serving!

Recipe FAQ's

Can you simmer Impossible Meat?

While I prefer to brown the meat beforehand, you can add impossible meat at any point during the cooking process so it is great for soups and stews.

Is Impossible Meat healthy?

Healthy is relative. Impossible meat is healthier than ground beef, however, it is not as healthy as eating 100% plant-based. I like to enjoy impossible meat on occasion but I also don't limit myself to when I can have it.

What can I use in chili instead of meat?

If you don't want to use the impossible meat, you can swap it for extra beans or lentils to still get a protein-packed dinner.

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