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A close-up of a bowl of chili with pumpkin, kidney beans, and ground meat.

Easy Pumpkin Chili


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  • Author: Elisa
  • Total Time: 60 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A flavorful and easy pumpkin chili recipe perfect for fall or Thanksgiving.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in pumpkin puree, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and beef broth.
  4. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  5. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a richer flavor, you can simmer it for longer.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Serve with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
  • This chili freezes well. Let it cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg