Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili (The Secret's the Taco Seasoning!)

Yield: 6

Author: Hogtown Spice Company

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 4 HourTotal time: 4 H & 15 M

Discover true comfort with this incredibly easy slow-cooker vegetarian Chili. It's thick, hearty, and perfectly spiced, featuring a surprising flavor boost from Hogtown Taco seasoning! Combining mixed beans, sweet potato, and vibrant vegetables, this recipe delivers a satisfying and delicious meal with minimal effort.

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Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, minced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 stalk of celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 small red pepper, chopped
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1 can stewed tomatoes, whole or cubed
• 2 tbsp Hogtown Taco seasoning
• 1 tsp sea salt
• Protein Option A (Dried Beans): 1 cup dried mixed beans, soaked overnight, boiled for 10 mins, and drained.
• Protein Option B (Canned Beans): 2 cans mixed beans, rinsed and drained.
• 2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock if preferred)

Instructions

1. Prepare Vegetables: Mince the onion and garlic. Chop the celery, carrot, zucchini, and red pepper. Peel and dice the sweet potato into bite-sized pieces.
2. Combine Ingredients: Add all of the prepped vegetables (onion, garlic, celery, carrot, zucchini, red pepper, and sweet potato) directly into the basin of your slow cooker.
3. Add Seasoning & Liquids: Add the can of tomato paste, the can of stewed tomatoes (lightly crushing any whole tomatoes with your hand or a spoon), the 2 Tbsp of Hogtown Taco seasoning, and the 1 tsp of sea salt.
4. Add Beans & Stock:
5. If using Dried Beans: Add the pre-soaked, boiled, and drained dried beans. Pour in the 2 cups of stock.
6. If using Canned Beans: Add the rinsed and drained canned beans. Pour in the 2 cups of stock.
7. Stir & Set: Stir all the ingredients thoroughly until the tomato paste and seasoning are well distributed throughout the mixture.
8. Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on:
9. LOW for 6–8 hours (Recommended for best flavor development).
10. HIGH for 3–4 hours. (Note: If using dried beans, the LOW setting for 6+ hours is required to ensure beans are fully tender).

Notes

The Sweet Potato Tip: Cutting the sweet potato into smaller ½-inch cubes ensures they become perfectly tender at the same time as the other vegetables.

Taste and Finish: Once the cooking time is complete, stir the chili well. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or a dash more taco seasoning if you want more heat.

Serve: Ladle into bowls and serve with your favorite toppings like avocado, cilantro, or a dollop of sour cream.