Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Chili
Made with a blend of hearty ground beef, savory pumpkin puree, and a medley of spices, this pumpkin chili recipe will be the star of your fall season! It's a delicious twist on the classic chili dish and will surely be a crowd-pleaser.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 451kcal
Equipment
- Large Stock Pot
- Spatula
- Slotted Spoon
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 orange pepper diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 jalapeño diced, optional
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 15 ½ ounces white cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 15 ½ ounces light red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 28 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth more or less depending on the thickness you like
Topping Ideas:
- sour cream
- green onion
- avocado
- cilantro
- cheddar cheese
- roasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large stock pot on the stove.
- Add in chopped onion and peppers (and jalapeños, if you decide to use them) and let sauté for a few minutes until slightly soft.
- Add in minced garlic and let sauté for one more minute.
- Add in ground meat and cook until no longer pink.
- Drain liquid to remove any grease.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in pumpkin, beans and diced tomatoes.
- Then add all the spices into your chili mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth and simmer for at least 20-30 minutes over low heat. Cover, if it’s too thick.
- Top with your favorite toppings like sour cream, green onion, avocado, cilantro, roasted pumpkin seeds and/or cheese.
Notes
- If you want even more heat, add in 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1176mg | Potassium: 1229mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 13811IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 9mg