Add dried TVP, vegetable broth, and soy sauce to a medium pot. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat until the vegetable broth is absorbed.
Then add olive oil, spices, liquid smoke, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and cook over medium heat until it resembles ground beef. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
Vegan Chili
If using vegan beef – Add vegan beef, onion, celery, green pepper, garlic, and oil in a large pot and cook until the vegan beef is browned, then season with salt and pepper.If using TVP beef, Add the onion, celery, green pepper, garlic, and oil to a large pot and cook for about 8 minutes, then add in the prepared TVP beef, and season with salt and pepper.
Next, add the Rotel tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, seasoning, and mix well.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook covered for 2-3 hours.