1 tablespoon light oil (such as canola or vegetable)
1 small yellow onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
1-1/4 cups vegetable broth or vegan beefless broth
1 cup dry TVP granules (textured vegetable protein)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne optional for spice
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Heat the oil in a large skillet or non-stick frying pan. When hot add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion turns translucent and just begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
Mix in the vegetable broth, TVP, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetable broth has absorbed and the TVP is tender and chewy. If it gets a bit dry just add a splash more vegetable broth. Or if it is too wet continue to simmer a little longer until the vegetable broth is absorbed.