Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 package veggie ground round OR 1 package of Beyond Meat “beef”
1 cooking onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes, do not drain
2 ½ tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
½ cup water
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 can black beans,rinsed
1 can red kidney beans, rinsed
1 - 2 cups of uncooked rice
Garnish
1 avocado, sliced
Parsley, minced
Hot sauce, optional
Vegan sour cream, optional
Preparation
Cook your rice according to the package. Place a large pot on the stove, drizzle in olive oil, and set to medium heat. Once heated, add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring constantly until lightly browned, then add the spices.
Crumble in the meat replacement and continue stirring for another 3 minutes. Then add green pepper, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, water, and beans. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer on medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes. Adjust spices to taste.
Once it starts to thicken, remove it from the stove, serve warm with rice and garnish as you wish. Enjoy!