Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, diced medium
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced medium
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced medium
  • 1 large carrot, diced small
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 12 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 15 ounces pinto beans, drained
  • 15 ounces garbanzo beans, drained
  • 15 ounces red kidney beans, drained
  • 15 ounces corn, drained
  • 1 cup dark beer (Bodingtons)
  • 18 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
  • 12 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Method

  • Put tempeh in a large frying pan and add water until it is almost covered.
  • Add 2 teaspoons soy sauce and let simmer over high heat for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  • When water is absorbed, mash tempeh with a fork, so it's crumbly but still chunky.
  • Lower heat to medium and add 2 teaspoons olive oil, saute for 15 more minutes.
  • At the same time in a large pot, cook carrot, onions and green bell pepper over med-high heat, until tender and a little brown (15-20 minutes) stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic to veggies and saute one minute, then add salt and spices (except cilantro, you add that last) and saute a minute more.
  • Add beer and deglaze the pot.
  • Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, beans, corn and water.
  • Your tempeh should be done cooking so add that as well.
  • Lower heat to medium, stir it up and cover for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Uncover and cook 30 more minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Add lemon juice and stir it up.
  • Serve with cilantro garnish or as is.