Rinse and drain the jackfruit. Take each chunk and squeeze out any excess liquid. Use your fingers to shred the jackfruit, if desired.
Heat the oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the jackfruit, onion, and garlic to the pot and cook until the jackfruit is lightly browned and the onion is soft.
Then add the chili powder, cumin, kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes (with the liquid from the can), vegetable broth, and bell peppers.
Simmer until the vegetables are soft and the liquid has reduced, stirring occasionally.
Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Ladle chili into bowls and top with optional garnishes, if desired.
Notes
Leftover chili can be covered and refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Serve your vegan chili with any of your favorite toppings such as the following: