Comments on: Homemade Vegetarian Chili

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:02:00 +0000

In reply to Raina. Hi Raina, I haven't tested this in an instant pot. I believe the general method would be to sauté the aromatics, then add liquid and other ingredients, pressure cook for about 8-10 minutes, then add in beans at the end after venting. I don't find this method simpler so I don't use my Instant Pot for these types of recipes.

By: Judi

Judi — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:08:09 +0000

In reply to Cookie and Kate. I ended up roasting some boneless skinless chicken thighs with sauce rub I make and the just adding it to the finished chili...wonderful!

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:37:30 +0000

In reply to Judi. Hi Judi, I don't cook with meat, but I think you could add ground beef with the aromatics and cook that before finishing it off.

By: Judi

Judi — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:08:43 +0000

What is your suggestion if I wanted to add a small amount of meat to this recipe?

By: Joetta

Joetta — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:31:18 +0000

My Husband, my 86 year old mother and I Absolutely LOVED this recipe. Followed mostly to a T at least spice wise and bean wise. I added diced mushrooms. You can really substitute or add in whatever veggies you like! I used better than bouillon vegetable base ( 2 tsp to 2 cups water for the broth) this recipe is a keeper. Thanks for sharing!!

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:43:06 +0000

In reply to NJSimons.

Hi NJ,

I mean 100% pure powdered dried chili peppers (like cayenne, ancho, or chipotle) or a blended American chili powder spice mix, not a chili seasoning blend that would contain onion, cumin, garlic, etc. I like a brand Penzy’s, Morton & Bassett, or the Frontier Co-op or Whole Foods 365 blend. There are speciality chili powders, but any you like the flavor of will work for this recipe.

By: NJSimons

NJSimons — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:30:53 +0000

This looks delicious and I’m looking forward to trying it. I have a question about the chili powder: Do you mean a blended chili powder (including things like cumin, onion and garlic powders and various herbs) or a pure chili powder such as cayenne pepper? Either way, do you have a preferred brand or type for this dish? Thanks.

By: Viveca Phatak

Viveca Phatak — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:20:13 +0000

I’ve made this several times and this is by far the best chili we’ve ever had! We added some red lentils, beyond meat, and corn to it this last time around which really completed it for us. Thank you!

By: Raina

Raina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:08:08 +0000

Haven’t tried this yet but I’m curious if you can make it in an Instant Pot? What timing would work best?

By: Tonya

Tonya — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:21:00 +0000

I’ve been making this recipe for years- often doubling to take camping. I have 3 young adult children and they will often have their meat-eating, fast food loving friends with them, and it is always finished off. I’m actually here now because my youngest asked for the recipe so that she can prepare it to take camping!