The BEST vegan chili

So we have been trying to eat a bit less meat lately.  We've tried a few plant based options and definitely like the Impossible Meat the best.  I decided to try making chili with it, and this was a huge hit.  Jack ate three bowls one night, and the leftovers were gone before I could get any.  You could certainly make this using regular ground beef and I'm sure it would be delicious.  This is made in the crockpot, which I love because its minimal mess and super easy.  Here are the details:

 Ingredients:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 12oz package of Impossible meat
• 1/2 yellow onion chopped
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 1 (10 oz) can of tomatoes w/ chilis, drained
• 3 (8 oz) cans of tomato sauce
• 1 (15 oz) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (15 oz) cans of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans of diced tomatoes (w/ their juice)
• 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions:

• Pour olive oil into a medium sauce pan and heat pan at medium/low heat.  Once hot, add the Impossible Meat and break into tiny bits and cook all the way through.
• Once the meat is cooked, add the onion and Sautee for 3-4 minutes.
• Next add the fresh garlic and all the seasonings and cook for another minute.
• Pour meat mixture into the crockpot along with all of the remaining canned ingredients.
• Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.

That's it!  Easy, delicious, and protein packed!  I love having chili with corn bread, but my husband is team crackers.  What about you?

Emily XX