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If you add the spices in before the tomato paste and cook them for a minute or two you can achieve an even MORE robust flavor. Tastes like it has cooked for hours! 😋

I have now made this chili 4 times... I’m a bit obsessed. It is so good!! Here are the changes I made to it: no mushrooms- couldn’t find the powder or dehydrated ones on first batch so I just never bothered. I add 2 chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. And I use Ancho Chili powder. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!!

Luv ur channel! You guys are adorable. My husband and I were in your shoes, both being very overweight while eating the standard american diet for about 6 decades. I went plant based almost 3 yrs ago due to desperation with health problems, continuing on it for environmental as well as animal welfare reasons. Its truly turned my life around. My husband struggled with the concept of going plant based initially and since we never had children together as we'd wanted, we often started out doing our own thing at meal time because I refused to prepare meals the old way. However, over the years he has seen how much healthier and happier I have become and he has gradually become more open minded about trying my new recipes. He really does not miss having to shop, prepare, cook and clean up for himself anyway. He has almost had me in tears with the positive complements I've gotten from him about my plant based recipes. And I just have to say, this chili recipe is a total winner for both of us. I went ahead and made the double batch, and between the two of us, it was gone in less than a week. Congratulations on your successful weight loss endevours, and for sharing your life and wonderful recipes! Keep the vid's coming.

I'm a Native Texan but guess what? I don't just add cinnamon & nutmeg in my chilli (along with with other spices) buuut, I also add a little dark chocolate powder. It gives it a deeper richness that works super well with chilli powder & cinnamon.

YES! There were Texans yelling at the video🤣 I had to give them a bowl of your chili just to shut them up!😉

I made this tonight but I cut it in half and instead of the nutmeg and cinnamon I put a cap of apple cider vinegar and it was sooo tasty!!! 😄

Brian, your Super Tasty Chili is fabulous! I like to tweak recipes frequently, but this is so delicious --it can't be improved upon! Poured over oven-roasted potatoes, some queso on top --heaven!

I love the little differences in your personalities and the banter you have as a couple. I like that you film your videos together, but also enjoy when one person takes control of the voice-over. It was fun hearing Brian's narration, and I love his random facts!

Thank you! At 37 years of age (and 3 years vegan), having never embraced cooking or the healthy Whole Foods Plant Based diet, this video inspired me to make your chilli dish! Thank you, it's delicious, and thank you for improving my marriage- my husband was delighted to see me finally cooking. All the best, Maeve in Ireland

I’ve been craving chili for a minute and decided to go with your recipe.. lemme tell you.. SO FREAKING GOOD. I counted about 365 calories per serving (2 cups serving size) and only 1 gram of fat per serving.

Made this last night and served it over baked potatoes and topped with cashew sour cream. The recipe is a Cincinnati style Chili and would be fabulous over spaghetti squash or a whole wheat pasta. We live in California, and this isn’t the typical chili recipe here, so it was refreshing to taste these spices. Thanks for sharing! This chili is a keeper! Made the roasted chickpeas last week. Thanks for the inspiration to eat well.

I’ve been waiting for this video. Can’t wait to make it! And thanks for sharing it.

Never would think of a mushroom powder. Would think that would be a key secret ingredient in a chili cook off!! 🍄🍄🍄🍄 Probably gives it a meaty flavor without harming any animals🌱🌱🌱Yummmm

Made the chili today - it is the best! I would serve this to anybody. Took some to babysit at my daughter's tonight, first thing she said was, "Mom, there's pizza and beer." Me: "No, thanks, I brought some chili." Refusing pizza has never happened before. I made about 1/3 recipe, had everything on hand except the dried mushrooms, so used 8 oz fresh. Added some celery with the peppers. Had brown lentils instead of cute orange ones. But that doesn't matter because what makes this is the spices. Brian, you probably know by now: you have something really really special here!!! Thank you!

I want to applaud Brian for his absolutely killer chili recipe! I have been vegan for over 10 years but like many I ate processed vegan food and lots of oil, Miyoko's Vegan Butter was my last showdown, I slathered it on everything, and gained weight and couldn't lose. I started on WFPB no added oil a week ago strictly and have already lost 4 lbs. My palate is changing. My husband is a full on omnivore and because I won't cook with animal products he has lately been into Impossible Burger. He sees me on my health kick and he also has a lot of weight to lose but he hadn't quite thrown in with me yet. I've been making steamed veggies for me and put Miyoko's butter on it for him . Anyway back to the chili story - so I made your chili and told Dennis I could throw some Impossible Burger in it if he wanted - and he said "this is the best chili I've ever had - I like it just like it is!" - so Brian I want to thank you so much! Love you guys and all you do!

It is in my instant pot right now! I modified slightly, adding diced sweet potatoes and soy curls (instead of corn) and subbing Korean Gochujang for the tomato paste. Can’t wait to taste !

Jessica, please never stop humming your taste test song. It makes me smile every time. :)

You two rock, great family fun channel, I love these genuine kind of creators... KZfaq at it's best !

Made your chili -- with some modifications. Couldn't help it, I'm a Texan! I made a half recipe (not much room in our freezer). For anyone who wants it more a Texan-style version of Brian's Best Chili, esp. since my housemate (who pulls no punches) complimented it over and over and INSISTED I not change a thing because it was so good, I figured I may as well share the modifications I made. (My housemate is from Louisiana by the way.) HERE IT IS: Using Brian's recipe here, these are the omissions and additions for what turned out to be a pretty full 4 qt. amount (maybe a little more) -- Ixnay on the corn. Love corn, just not in Texan chili. Doubled the amount of the tomato paste (using a full 6-oz. can); used 3 cans of black beans (because that was all I had; any combo would do) rather than 4; added approx. 12 oz. of crumbly firm tofu (my first homemade, made imperfectly but tasted just like tofu, haha), broken into little pieces. Note: at first that is very un-chili looking, all the little white pieces of tofu, but as the dish cooks they totally take on the chili color and end up looking visually like ground beef. Used a couple ounces more of the red lentils (which if yours are really old like mine were I recommend cooking separately before adding coz after 2 hours they STILL were not soft and creamy, but they worked out); in addition to the freshly chopped onion and garlic, added a TBL onion powder and about 2 tsp. granulated garlic; added an additional TBL of "Simply Organic" chili powder (which is a blend of spices); added about 1-2 TBL of chipotle powder; about 1 TBL smoked paprika; added an accidentally large "dash" of liquid smoke, and about 1/4 c. or more of Worcestershire Sauce and about 3 TBL or more blackstrap molasses, about 3 TBL of my homemade barbecue sauce; used red bell pepper (no green, which I cannot digest well because it is unripe). Last but not least, sauteed in water 1 finely minced serrano pepper, seeds, membrane and all but the stem plus 2 roasted dry abole peppers (NOTE: both serrano and abole are HOT HOT HOT, but this amount was fine for a 4-qt. chili). IMPORTANT NOTE: if you sautee these peppers, you may want to put on gloves to protect your hands from the hot oils of the peppers, but MORE IMPORTANTLY, DO NOT put your nose over the saute pan to sniff how the peppers are smelling. You may find it very hard to breathe!!!) Once the peppers were cooked a bit, added to the chili and allowed the chili to simmer on a low heat about 2 hours. That was because of the old lentils, but I actually think the chili was improved from the long simmer. Everything else I did just like Brian, including the portobello mushroom powder (not that brand, but the portobello powder I made from mushrooms I had dehydrated). Have been eating it mixed with brown rice, leafy greens (baby spinach and baby kale) and a generous amount of diced raw onions, dribbled with balsamic vinegar. To me, this is a very MILD Texas-style chili with a fairly minor "kick," but since my housemate likes it so much -- (hadn't thought she would want to eat it) -- I'll follow her wishes and not change anything next time I make it. Thus the notes I took. Can't believe how fast it is disappearing! Thanks, Brian. I was chicken to try a chili all by myself. Had been a LONG time since I had any chili..! Oh, and I just remembered -- and it's just kind of a silly thing I did. At the end of it all, I drained a can of ripe olives and dumped all the olives into the chili. Green olives, chopped, would probably have been better.

I love the giant portions you guys make so we can freeze some of it. Keep up the great work!!!

My Dad used to say it’s the best I’ve ever made for every meal he cooked! Love your videos!

Thank you thank you. Love you both and appreciate the 2 videos each week.💕 Wow. Making this chili asap this week. I'm a Krocks Nutritarian disciple,thanks to you. ha,ha! Heading to store for ingredients I'm missing. 😋

You two are fantastic. The work and creativity you put into everything. Thank you! I’ve been making your recipes for about a year. You are helping my husband and I get healthy! I love to cook. I didn’t have mushroom powder but added the roasted mushroom better than bouillon. And added fire roasted salsa in cans instead of diced tomatoes. Incredible!!! Thank you so much for helping us eat Whole Foods!

Love you guys! So proud of how far you’ve come. You look like two different ppl now so much happier and healthier. Your recipes hacks/tips are so good. Thank you!!😘

I just found your channel. I've been super depressed about becoming diabetic on top of being disabled with severe chronic fatigue I've had for 40 years. I'm 57, and I've rebelled like crazy, pretending that I can keep eating eating sugar and drinking diet coke without side effects, but my kidneys hurt, I'm losing mobility, and I itch like crazy, which is a sign of toxins in the body not flushing out properly due to the kidneys' inability to work properly. Damn it, I give up! I want to live as long as I can and be super healthy. I LOVE this life; it's just that food has been one of the things I've loved and been passionate about (fast food, that is - the regular sad american food). I know I"m not unique; I just didn't imagine that you guys would make me feel so very hopeful. Thanks. You're as silly as I am, I'm afraid - we could easily be family! Take care, and congrats on your continued successes! xoxoxo

I’ve been meaning to make this for months and today is the day! Thank you for this amazing recipe

I know this is an older video but I’m going comment anyways lol, I love the way you lay out your ingredients. I can’t explain it but it’s soothing to my brain haha. It’s so easy for me to follow and write my grocery list. You guys rock.

Definitely going to make this! It looks fantastic. I'm new to a plant-based diet and love your channel. You both seem like really nice people. Thanks for all the great content!

You two are so creative in your food!.. I will be making this chilli for sure...thank you!

This chili is the bomb!!!!!! So glad I added this to my recipe rotation. You guys are seriously the best!!!

Y'all are the cutest! I'm definitely gonna try this recipe next time I make chili.

YAY! Perfect time of year for chili! Thanks guys, you're the best!

Yes!!! The much awaited chili video. Looks delicious. Thanks.

I have all the ingredients ready to make tomorrow. My hubby finally said “ If you make it I’ll eat it” YES! So I have fruit and greens prepped and this recipe for tomorrow . I’ve made it before and it rocks!!! May God continue to move you to help others.🌺

Homemade chili always turns out better when simmered on low in the crock pot 6-8 hours. I'm looking forward to trying the mushroom powdered, think that may be the "secret ingredient"

Thanks, Brian & Jessica! I can’t wait to try this recipe. I just froze some of my weird orange soup & lentils. This PBWF lifestyle is really working great! Now, if I could just get the hubby to get onboard......💛🎶😊

Our favorite! I Live in a 18 wheeler and I cook while the truck is moving from the side of the bunk. We do a 1/2 batch BUT we like the spices at the amounts for the full batch. Thanks for all you do!!

Oh my! You nailed the spice palette on this one. I just made it and it is delicious!!!! I really enjoy how you have your blog set up.

Looks delicious. Can't wait to make this recipe. Thanks for sharing.

YES, been waiting for your chilli recipe, can't wait to make it, thx guys :)

Just made the Chili half size of your recipe. This is the best Chili that I ever tasted. Thanks for sharing! Love you guys!

Krocks...came upon your channel recently and absolutely love it! Have binge watched almost all of your videos. Keep them coming. I'm about to embark on your eating plan! It all looks so good. Making Brians chili tomorrow! 👍❤

This is my 4th Brian recipe that I have made, and it’s soooo good! The chili is yummy and very easy to make. Thank you! (Other recipes I have made: Italian spiced tofu- this is AWESOME, “refried beans”, and the stuffed peppers. Alllllll really good). Appreciate these delicious recipes. Batch cooking has been so helpful to keep me on track! Thank you, Jessica and Brian!

Really good idea on the veggie broth with the mushroom powder. Really looks delicious!

Just made this. The entire family loves it. My 9 year old ate the entire bowl and asked for more. Thank you for sharing this! 😁

Made this today. Seriously amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!

Looks great,can't wait to make it. I love chili......so happy I came across your channel,you guys are awesome!

I will be making this as soon as our FL temps start to drop into the 80s. I’m planning to have it over a baked potato (aaaahhhhhhh😱).Thank you for sharing your recipe.

I made your chili recipe today. It was super good and very satisfying. I love watching you two and your progress. It inspires me and keeps me motivated as I continue dropping weight after I decided it was now or never after a health crisis at 50 yrs old. I'm 54 pounds down following the Starch Solution by Dr McDougall and your chili is a great addition to my recipe collection. Thank you for sharing freely...you are such a charming couple. I look forward to every post.

I found you over the weekend. I have watched hours of your KZfaq videos now. I made the chili!! You guys are my new inspiration. I purchased usable/glass containers for my lunches (I am still working). Packed up my lunch... but seems my lunch bag is a little small. LOL It’s a process. Thanks so much for being so transparent (Jessica), so supportive (Brian), so darn cute and just so full of great info. You guys seem to travel a lot. Once Things settle down, I would love to see y’all do a Krocks Traveling Video. And maybe even a group trip!! Get other WFPB folks involved. 🥰

Yes! You guys are killing it! I’m new to your channel, and am so glad I found you guys. I, too, lost weight going whole foods plant based (went from 150# to 135#). Keep up the excellent work, and thank you for being an inspiration to me and so many others. You guys rock!

I made this yesterday. It makes a lot but it's SO good I'm happy with that!

I literally am eating this right now served over a Yukon gold with a side of California blend veggies. I still watched the video as soon as it posted I added coriander and did a heaping drizzle of the well your world channels cheese sauce recipe which is a little spicy and paired amazingly with your chili. All and all it was amazing even without the coriander and the cheese sauce. YUMM!!!!!

Can’t wait to try this recipe! Depending on my mood I like a mild or fiery chili!!

Yes!! Just found you guys by accident two days ago and kept looking for this recipe

This recipe is soooooo good! You do wonderful things with spices. We love it!!! Thank you!

Y'all have the best timing. I just made a red lentil chili a couple days ago that did not turn out very flavorful. This just might be what I needed to fix it. Thank you guys. Love y'all's vids.

I made this today, and boy is it delicious!!! Thank you for sharing your recipe, it’s a keeper! 😀

Thank you so much!!! Will definitely do this soon! Take care, you guys! You are awesome!

This looks so delicious. Thank you so much for sharing it..

Look forward to trying all y’all’s recipes

You guys are great- I appreciate you so much.

This chilli is my favourite recipe!!! Thanks for sharing guys!!!!

Just ordered everything I need to make your chili! I’ve got my beans soaking and will sprout them over the next 2-3 days by which time all the other items will have arrived. I’ll get the fresh veggies the day I make the chili. I am getting addicted to you guys! You can’t leave me now! 🙀🙀😩🤪🤪🤗🤗🤗🤗Hugs! Thanks for helping and teaching me with your awesome culinary acumen!

I've been eating this Chili for the past few days and it's perfect. Instead of mushroom powder I just put some raw mushrooms in my blender with the vegetable broth and it turned out great. Thanks!

Going to try this!!! Looks amazing!!!!

Can't wait to try this!

Yum it’s simmering! Smells great!

Can’t wait to try your recipe 🤗

I just found your channel a couple of days ago. You guys are awesome. I, too, lost my extra weight (90 pounds) eating plant based. I started 8 years ago and my recipes have become dull and old. Thanks for the inspiration.

Thanks for the recipe. Will be trying this this week. Having lived this lifestyle for 5 years I appreciate many of the tips you give. My number one rule for folks attempting this diet is to eat enough calories and don't portion control. Whole plant foods are magic!

Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to try this recipe, I've made a few of your recipes so far and loved all of them! I see a cookbook in your future... I also love when Jessica gives it the seal of approval when she hums as she eats it Lol

Yay! Finally Brian's chili! Thanks Brian! It looks delicous and I will definitely be trying this recipe. I thought everyone put cinnamon and nutmeg in chili. Maybe you are right, could be a regional thing. I finally bought a mixture of dried mushrooms and grounded them up and use it in almost everything. Love it! Thanks Brian and Jessica. *waves at Peef*

I'm excited to try this one!!!

Looking forward to making soon.

This looks amazing. Must try it. Thanks!

The weather in Wyoming is getting cold, so I decided to make this. Wow! It was so tasty! Thanks for what you do!

You guys look fabulous! I hope you feel as amazing as you look! You are super hero's! I'm sure you're well aware of how many don't commit and hence don't succeed! Thank you most of all for being inspirational! Priceless!

Yes, it’s excellent. Halved recipe and makes a buuuuunch. So delish. Thanks for sharing.

I’m a Texan, but definitely gonna try the cinnamon and nutmeg in this chili recipe. Thank you

Just made this. Amazing!

My husband is Texan and Native American, too. When we started this journey, he announced “I’m not going Vegan.” We are 65/66. He started having health problems. I was Vegetarian for 5 years in the 1970’s for Ethical reasons. Stopped because kept getting sick- no internet, didn’t know how to eat a balance of B-12, Legumes, fresh Vegetables, etc. To help us, restarted the Journey as a Vegetarian in 2014. I went Vegan WFPB, SOS free 2018. I don’t force him. I don’t scold. I just prepare Vegan foods the best I can. And, I share the medical reasonings I’ve learned from Esselstyn, McDougall, Greger, Klaper, etc. He still eats a VERY tiny bit of meat out at work. But, he now talks to others about his new lifestyle successes. He is his thin High School weight and his Heart Meds just got reduced again. So Vegans, saying this as an old, 26 year married woman- Be gentle, lead by example. More than likely, over time your spouse will participate in your Vegan journey.

Finally got around to trying this recipe this week. I wasn't sure how I going to like meatless chili, but oh my stars! It's amazing! Thank you, thank you!

I am so happy with this chili recipe!! Thanks for sharing!

I like the idea of adding lentils. Of course those spices are a super combo. I'm gonna try your recipe. Thx.

Made it! Love it! Thank you!

Just made a half of your recipe, it's wonderful....mmmmm but I thought my 5 quart pot was going to overflow lol. Love your cooking and watching your videos! Keep of the good work guys. All the love from Canada :)

I cannot wait to make this for my hubby!! I am on potato reset and will be done Feb 28th.. I am going to buy all the ingredients that day and on the 29th, THIS will be our dinner!

Made this yesterday and just had it for breakfast. Delicious!

I have to say. I just made those. It’s so right on with spices. My non vegan mother in law just had a foodgasm. Thank you so much, guys. Love you and love your channel

I made your chili in my instant pot last night and it was fantastic! Thanks again for the recipe.

Looks delicious! Will definitely try that out 👍

Just made it today. IT'S A KEEPER!! I've been testing chili recipes for a month. This beats all of them. Even beat Dr. Gregers 3 bean chili. Thanks for all your work.🥣

This chili is so good!!! Even skipping the salt, it is delicious! Thank you!

Just wanted to tell you I made this chili. My husband asked what it was and I said vegan chili, he put some on his pork chop. Asked if I had tried it said not yet why. His answer was it’s pretty good. Then he got a bowl of it and then another bowl, so thought I better get my share in and it’s delish!!!!! Thank you will always make this one. Yes I am plant based but my husband is not and he loved it.

Snack bags are perfect for storing pre-measured spice mix for this recipe. Very convenient to have prepared in advance, as this is my favourite recipe and, therefore made often. Thanks 😊 for creating this.

I never reach out to you-tubers, but I wanted to let you know that your website has made it to my main bookmark bar!! Thanks so much for your videos, humor and inspiring stories. Keep up the great work!

I have been wanting to make this ever since this video aired. Tonight, I finally made it. Brian, this chili is scrumptious. Boy oh boy, I can't wait to put it on a baked POTATOOOOOOO! :o I'm so pleased with the results. I followed your directions and ingredients to the letter. Don't change a thing. This recipe is perfection. Sadly, I am out of your wonderful Super Smoky Hummus so I couldn't dollop it on. I did however have some queso from Trader Joes...Thanks Jessica! Both of you have impressed me so very much with your success story. This is just a suggestion, but I think you should invite Penn Jillette over to your house for supper. I'm so happy to have an excellent wfpb chili that I'll be able to prepare with consistent results. Best wishes to both of you and congrats on your weight loss success.

Mushroom powder, hmmm, never thought of that!! Must try! Also, I always use red lentils in my big pot of red beans and agree they def do increase the deliciousness!