Yes, we’re putting coffee ice cream next to chili—because why shouldn’t your dinner and dessert both slap with flavor and attitude?
This plant-based take on ground beef chili doesn’t just warm your insides; it gives your spice cravings a well-dressed runway strut.
Then, we cool it all down with coffee ice cream that’s smooth, creamy, and frankly, more loyal than your last situationship.
Together, they form the culinary power couple you never knew you needed.
Savory. Sweet. Sassy.
Just like your favorite brunch group text.
You’ll question everything—and then go back for seconds.
Ground Beef Chili with Coffee Ice Cream
A spicy, hearty vegan chili followed by rich, dreamy coffee ice cream. Bold, balanced, and completely dairy-free—so you stay cute and kind.
Ingredients
Vegan “Ground Beef” Chili:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 can kidney beans drained
- 1 can black beans drained
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 14 oz
- 1 cup veggie crumbles store-bought or homemade
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Coffee Ice Cream (Vegan):
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- ¾ cup almond milk
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1½ tbsp instant espresso
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Chili Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook until translucent and slightly dramatic.
- Stir in bell pepper, cook for 5 minutes.
- Add veggie crumbles and stir until they feel included.
- Toss in beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cocoa powder, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes. Stir occasionally so it doesn’t ghost you.
Coffee Ice Cream Steps:
- Blend coconut milk, almond milk, maple syrup, espresso, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Chill the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Churn in an ice cream maker per manufacturer’s instructions.
- Freeze for 2 hours if firmer texture is your vibe.
- Serve next to chili for a spicy-sweet love affair.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving: 1 bowl chili + 1 scoop ice cream)
- Calories: 480
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 16%
- Calcium: 8%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Vitamin A: 12%
- Potassium: 14%
💁♀️ Additional Notes & Tips
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the chili for mysterious depth.
- Top ice cream with crushed cacao nibs for extra flair.
- Store chili in the fridge up to 5 days—it reheats like a champ.
- Ice cream stays fresh in the freezer for a week, but who waits that long?
- Pair with a rom-com and fuzzy socks for full effect.
