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Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Hearty Homemade Pumpkin Chili

A rich, savory, and easy pumpkin chili recipe loaded with tender ground beef, beans, and warming spices.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin chili
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 275kcal
Author: Tanya

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree plain canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling
  • 15 ounce black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounce pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, cooking until softened for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until completely browned, draining any excess fat if needed.
  • Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, black beans, and pinto beans, stirring well to combine.
  • Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for at least 20 to 30 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Serve warm with your favorite chili toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 310mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g
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