Vegan Classic Chili

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  2 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola oil or vegetable oil)
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  1 large yellow onion, finely diced
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  1 green bell pepper, finely diced
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  4 garlic cloves, minced
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  2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
  Required swap

  Use vegetarian ground beef instead.

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  Chef's tip

  Pick the form that matches the recipe - a raw, moldable ground for patties, meatballs, or meatloaf; crumbles only for loose browned meat. Cook it in the recipe like the meat, checking doneness against the package guidance.
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  3 tbsp chili powder
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  2 tsp ground cumin
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  1 tsp smoked paprika
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  1 tsp dried oregano
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  ½ tsp cayenne pepper
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  1 tbsp tomato paste
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  1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
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  1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
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  1 cup beef broth
  Required swap

  Chef's tip

  Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will taste lighter and less meaty; a mushroom-rich vegetable broth gives the closest beefy flavor.
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  2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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  1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
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  ½ tsp black pepper

For serving

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  shredded cheddar cheese, for serving (optional)
  Omit this

  This ingredient likely doesn’t work for the diet.
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  sour cream, for serving (optional)
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  This ingredient likely doesn’t work for the diet.
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  sliced scallions, for serving (optional)