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“Who Needs Meat?” Crockpot Chili

Published on September 30, 2009 By Emily. Updated on September 30, 2009

Growing up story #1: My family never used a slow cooker.  Ever.  So when Brian and I were putting stuff on our registry, we added one.  Why?  Because all the registry check lists say to.  And we got one (two, actually, but now we’re down to one).  Initially it made me a little nervous–to leave something cooking for so long, especially when there’s no one in the house–but I’m quickly becoming a Crockpot convert.

Growing up story #2: As I’ve mentioned before, my  family (aka my dad) does not eat beans.  When I was a kid, our chili recipe had no beans in it.  Yes, I typed that correctly.  Not “it had meat and beans”, it was just ground beef and spices and such.  It’s the only chili my dad will eat.  Last week I decided I wanted to make vegetarian chili.  Clearly, I didn’t have a recipe, but I hunted one down (love the internet!), adapted it and was really, really pleased with the result.  It tasted exactly the way chili should.

Halfway through my first bowl, I realized something.  I turned to Brian and asked, “Do you even miss the meat in here?”.  Nope, he didn’t.  Neither did I (sometimes I’m acutely aware of the fact that I’ve chosen a non-meat based diet).  Which just goes to prove, again, that vegetarian food can be as good as non-vegetarian food, if not better.

“Who Needs Meat?” Crockpot Chili

Adapted from Allrecipes.com, Serves about 6

chili

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 cup vegetable broth
2-3 Tbsp chili powder
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt

1.  Combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker.

2.  Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours OR on high for 3 to 4 hours.

3.  Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Ryn says

    September 30, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    Shame on you. Mom’s chili is the best.

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  1. Relishments » My Favorite Kitchen Gadgets says:
    December 9, 2009 at 9:05 am

    […] I’ve mentioned before, I didn’t grow up with a slow cooker.  In the (almost) six months we’ve been married, I’ve only used my Rival 5 qt. […]

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    October 28, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    […] portion it out to last for the week.  Lately I’ve been on a roll.  Two weeks ago I made vegetarian chili in my slow cooker.  Last week it was Moroccan Lentil Soup.  This week it was a jambalaya […]

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    January 18, 2012 at 8:03 am

    […] Today’s featured winter soup & stew recipe is Emily’s ‘Who Needs Meat?’ Crockpot Chili. […]

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    […] of the changes I’ve made since I first posted them.  Since I first posted this recipe in the fall of 2009, it’s been a go-to when I’m looking for a hearty meal that makes lots of servings and cooks […]

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