Description
This easy pumpkin chili combines hearty ground beef, beans, and savory spices with the subtle sweetness of pumpkin purée for a delicious and warming meal. Perfect for chilly days, this chili is packed with flavor and simple to prepare.
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
- 1/2 6oz. can tomato paste (5 Tbsp)
- 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 and sauté: Mince the garlic and dice the onion. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add garlic and onion. Sauté until onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Cook ground beef: Add ground beef to the pot with sautéed onions and garlic. Cook until beef is browned and cooked through, breaking up any chunks.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add drained kidney beans, drained black beans, diced tomatoes with juices, pumpkin purée, tomato paste, water, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir everything together to combine well.
- Simmer the chili: Cover the pot with a lid and bring the chili to a simmer. Maintain heat to let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes to develop flavors.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the chili and add more salt if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, cheese, green onions, or corn chips.
Notes
- You can substitute the homemade chili seasoning with a store-bought chili seasoning blend if preferred.
- For a spicier chili, add cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños.
- Ground turkey or chicken can replace ground beef for a leaner option.
- Use vegetable broth instead of water for extra flavor.
- Leftover chili keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.25 cups
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
