Beef Bean Tofu Chili Recipes

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Pat the beef dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown in batches, about 4 minutes, adding more oil as needed. Transfer to a plate.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add 1 1/2 tablespoons oil to the pot. Add the onions and garlic; cook, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add 1/3 cup chili powder, the oregano and tomato paste; cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
• Return the meat to the pot and stir in the tomatoes with their juices, broth, espresso and pinto beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
• Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder into the chili. Divide among bowls. Top with cheese, sour cream and/or avocado.
• Hot:
• This base recipe is relatively tame; a last-minute hit of chili powder adds just a touch of heat.
• Hotter:
• Add 5 crumbled dried arbol chiles to the pot with the tomato paste, then continue as directed.
• Hottest:
• Add 5 crumbled dried arbol chiles with the tomato paste and continue as directed, omitting the beans. Stir in 1 cup chopped pickled jalapenos before serving.

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients in a large stockpot.
• 2. Cook over medium high heat mashing the tofu with a wooden spoon for 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic, onion and green pepper. Stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir in chili powder and sugar.Mix all together another 30 seconds.
• Add beef, breaking up with a wooded spoon.
• Add tofu, broth, and soy sauce.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Combine cornstarch and water. Stir gently into meat mixture until liquid thickens.
• This is now ready to serve. It goes nicely with steamed white or brown rice.

Steps:

• Saute first 4 in meduium heat.
• Add tofu, cumin, hot sauce, and salt and pepper and saute until crisp and lightly browned (10 min).
• Add rest of ingredients (beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, and chili powder).
• Boil, reduce heat and simmer 45 to 55 minutes.