Baked Chili and Potato Casserole

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Summary

If you’re looking for a comforting plant-based dish that evokes fond memories of togetherness and warmth, then look no further than Baked Chili and Potato Casserole. This hearty meal is filled with wholesome protein-rich black beans, sweet broccoli, creamy potatoes, and then topped with a silky cashew cheese sauce. The best part? This seemingly indulgent meal is actually good for you!

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time25 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

baked chili and potato casserole

Ingredients

Chili
 1 ½ cups black beans (home-cooked or BPA-free canned, drained and rinsed)
 1 medium red onion (chopped)
 1 large red bell pepper (chopped)
 1 ½ cups refried black beans (oil-free, homemade or BPA-free canned)
 16 oz organic salsa (homemade or organic store-bought)
 1 tbsp ground chili powder
 1 tbsp ground cumin
 1 tsp smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
 1 tsp garlic powder
Potatoes and Broccoli
 2 cups potatoes (cut into 1” cubes)
 ½ tsp garlic powder
 ½ tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)
 ¼ tsp ground black pepper (optional)
 1 cup vegetable broth (unsalted, preferably homemade)
 1 ½ cups organic broccoli (chopped into 1/2” florets)
 1 cup 5-Minute Cheesy Sauce (link in Chef’s Notes)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2

Make the chili: Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.

3

Transfer to a 9x13” or 8x8” casserole baking dish, spreading it out along the bottom. Set aside.

4

Sauté the potatoes and broccoli: Heat a large stovetop pan on medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and cook for one minute just to slightly brown. Stir in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, if using, and ¼ cup of the vegetable broth. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the potatoes from sticking.

5

Stir in another ¼ cup of vegetable broth and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

6

Add the broccoli and remaining vegetable broth. Turn heat down to medium, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a few tablespoons of water or vegetable broth as needed to deglaze the pan.

7

Once the potatoes are tender, remove the potatoes and broccoli from the heat and layer on top of the chili, spreading out evenly.

8

Pour the cheese sauce over top of the potatoes and broccoli.

9

Bake for 35 minutes or until the chili is hot in the center.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Substitute kidney, pinto, or other beans of your choice for the black beans.

Instead of red onion, use white or yellow onion.

Use any color bell pepper in place of the red bell pepper.

Substitute cauliflower or chopped spinach in place of broccoli.

For the potatoes, use russet, Yukon Gold, or red potatoes.

Prep Ahead
Make the 5-Minute Cheesy Sauce ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to one month.

Prepare the chili ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before making this dish.

Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to one month.

Ingredients

Chili
 1 ½ cups black beans (home-cooked or BPA-free canned, drained and rinsed)
 1 medium red onion (chopped)
 1 large red bell pepper (chopped)
 1 ½ cups refried black beans (oil-free, homemade or BPA-free canned)
 16 oz organic salsa (homemade or organic store-bought)
 1 tbsp ground chili powder
 1 tbsp ground cumin
 1 tsp smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
 1 tsp garlic powder
Potatoes and Broccoli
 2 cups potatoes (cut into 1” cubes)
 ½ tsp garlic powder
 ½ tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)
 ¼ tsp ground black pepper (optional)
 1 cup vegetable broth (unsalted, preferably homemade)
 1 ½ cups organic broccoli (chopped into 1/2” florets)
 1 cup 5-Minute Cheesy Sauce (link in Chef’s Notes)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2

Make the chili: Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.

3

Transfer to a 9x13” or 8x8” casserole baking dish, spreading it out along the bottom. Set aside.

4

Sauté the potatoes and broccoli: Heat a large stovetop pan on medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and cook for one minute just to slightly brown. Stir in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, if using, and ¼ cup of the vegetable broth. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the potatoes from sticking.

5

Stir in another ¼ cup of vegetable broth and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

6

Add the broccoli and remaining vegetable broth. Turn heat down to medium, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a few tablespoons of water or vegetable broth as needed to deglaze the pan.

7

Once the potatoes are tender, remove the potatoes and broccoli from the heat and layer on top of the chili, spreading out evenly.

8

Pour the cheese sauce over top of the potatoes and broccoli.

9

Bake for 35 minutes or until the chili is hot in the center.

Baked Chili and Potato Casserole