Vegan Chili Dog
Are you ready to take your summer cookout game to the next level with the ultimate vegan chili dogs? These plant-based beauties are about to become your new go-to recipe for backyard BBQs, picnics, and any time you're craving a deliciously messy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 12 ounces vegan ground beef e.g., Beyond Meat, Lightlife, or Impossible
- 1 15 ounce can of kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 8 ounce can of tomato sauce tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6-8 vegan hot dog buns
- 6-8 vegan hot dogs
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add vegan ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the chili is simmering, cook the vegan hot dogs according to the package instructions.
- Place each cooked hot dog in a bun and top generously with the vegan chili.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with diced onions, vegan cheese, or other toppings of your choice.
Notes
Toppings: Top your vegan chili dogs with jalapenos, guacamole, pickled onions, vegan cheese, cilantro and red onions
Gluten-Free Option: Simply replace the hot dog buns with gluten-free buns. Also, be sure to check the ingredients on the vegan hot dog and vegan beef crumbles packet for any ingredients that might contain gluten.
Nutrition
Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 29gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 1398mgPotassium: 980mgFiber: 14gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 664IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 274mgIron: 7mg
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