Description
This easy pumpkin chili is a hearty and flavorful twist on traditional chili, combining ground beef, beans, diced tomatoes, and pumpkin purée with a blend of chili spices for a comforting and nutritious meal perfect for cooler weather.
Ingredients
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Chili
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 15oz. can kidney beans, drained
- 1 15oz. can black beans, drained
- 1 15oz. can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 15oz. can pumpkin purée
- 5 Tbsp tomato paste (1/2 6oz. can)
- 2 cups water
Chili Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare aromatics: Mince the garlic and dice the onion. Add the garlic, onion, and olive oil to a large pot.
- Sauté aromatics: Sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Cook beef: Add the ground beef and continue to cook, breaking it apart, until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Add ingredients: Add the drained kidney beans and black beans, diced tomatoes with juices, pumpkin purée, tomato paste, water, and all chili seasoning spices to the pot. Stir everything to combine well.
- Simmer chili: Place a lid on the pot and bring the chili to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer gently for 30 minutes to develop flavors.
- Season and serve: Taste the chili and add additional salt if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, cheese, green onion, or corn chips.
Notes
- You can substitute the homemade chili seasoning with your favorite store-bought chili seasoning blend.
- For a leaner option, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Feel free to add extra veggies like bell peppers or corn for more texture and flavor.
- Leftover chili can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- If you prefer a thicker chili, simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes to reduce liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.25 cups
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
