Black Bean and Chickpea Crockpot Chili

Great recipe that is ready in 4 hours and you don't have to do much!


Black Bean and Chickpea Crockpot Chili


Serves 6-8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4-8 Hours
You will need:


  • 1/2 Package Beyond Beef Feisty Beef Crumbles
  • 1 16oz Can Crushed tomatoes
  • 1 8oz Can of Black Beans (drained)
  • 1 8oz Can of Chickpeas (drained)
  • 1 Yellow Onion (chopped)
  • 3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 Red Pepper (chopped)
  • 1 Green Pepper (chopped)
  • 1/4 Cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 TBS Fresh Ground Pepper
  • 1.5 TBS Sea Salt
  • 1-2 TBS Chili Powder (depending on level of spice you want)
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper (depending on level of spice you want)
  • 1 TBS Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 TBS Mustard Powder
  • 1/2 TBS Onion Powder
  • 1/2 TBS Olive Oil


To Make:


  1. Place oil in the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Add garlic, onion, beans, peppers and beef crumbles to crockpot.
  3. Add all spices.
  4. Add tomatoes last and stir.
  5. Set crock pot on High and cook 3-4 hours. If leaving it for more then 4 hours, turn crockpot on low.
  6. Place into bowls and top with cheese, sour cream, avocado, lettuce, or any of your other favorite chili toppings. 
  7. Enjoy!


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