Description
This Easy Pumpkin Chili combines hearty ground beef, beans, and savory spices with a unique twist of pumpkin purée to create a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for chilly days. It's simple to make on the stovetop and delivers a rich, creamy texture with balanced spices.
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 the aromatics: Mince the garlic and dice the onion to prepare them for sautéing.
- Sauté garlic and onion: Add the minced garlic, diced onion, and olive oil to a large pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Brown the beef: Add the ground beef to the pot with the sautéed garlic and onions. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the drained kidney beans, drained black beans, diced tomatoes with juices, pumpkin purée, tomato paste, water, and all chili seasoning spices. Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Simmer the chili: Cover the pot with a lid and bring the chili to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally and let it simmer for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the chili to thicken.
- Finish and serve: Taste the chili and adjust salt as needed. Serve hot topped with your favorite garnishes such as sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, or corn chips.
Notes
- You can use your own store-bought chili seasoning or a favorite blend of chili spices as a substitute.
- This chili can be made with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and add extra beans or vegetables.
- Leftovers store well and flavors improve after a day; refrigerate and reheat before serving.
- Serve with cornbread or over rice for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.25 cups
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
