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Ground Beef Chili with Coffee Ice Cream

moka coffee pot
A spicy, hearty vegan chili followed by rich, dreamy coffee ice cream. Bold, balanced, and completely dairy-free—so you stay cute and kind.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

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.