No Meat Bonfire Night Taco Chilli Con Carne Recipe

  • Prep time 15mins
  • Cook time 30mins
  • Serves 4
  • easy
  • Prep time 15mins
  • Cook time 30mins
  • Serves 4
  • easy

Bonfire night is all about cosy vibes and something delicious to warm you up. This year, we’re keeping it simple with a chilli taco twist. With Bonfire Night landing on a Tuesday, it felt perfect to combine it with Taco Tuesday. Make a smoky, rich chilli using No Meat Company Mince that soak up all the spices, tomatoes, and beans beautifully, creating a hearty dish that’s completely meat-free but full of flavour. Warm tacos, piled high with chilli, topped with avocado and a squeeze of lime... a simple recipe, bursting with flavour and perfect for a cosy bonfire night. See method

What you’ll need

Ingredients

  • 300g No Meat Company mince
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 Mixed peppers, chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp chilli powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tin (400g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 250ml vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla wraps
  • Optional Toppings

  • Fresh coriander, chopped
  • Yoghurt (vegan) – optional
  • Avocado slices
  • Sliced jalapeños

Utensils

  • Large saucepan or pot
  • Chopping board
  • Kitchen knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving spoon

Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the peppers and cook for around 5 minutes until they start to soften.
  3. Add smoked paprika, chilli powder and cumin. Stir well to coat the vegetables and release the aromas of the spices.
  4. Add the No Meat mince to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until it starts to brown and mix with the spices.
  5. Stir in the tomato purée, then add the chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, and vegetable stock. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chilli has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking
  7. Warm the tortillas according to package instructions and fill each one with the chilli con carne mixture.
  8. Top with fresh coriander, avocado slices, and sliced jalapeños.