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Easy Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Easy Pumpkin Chili Recipe
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This Easy Pumpkin Chili recipe combines hearty ground beef, beans, and a rich pumpkin puree to create a comforting, flavorful chili perfect for fall and year-round enjoyment. Balanced with classic chili spices and smoky paprika, it’s a nutritious and delicious twist on traditional chili.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 yellow onion

Meat

  • 1 lb. ground beef

Canned Goods

  • 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)

Liquids

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Spices and Seasonings

  • 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

  1. Prepare Aromatics: Mince the garlic and dice the yellow onion. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced onion, and sauté until the onion becomes tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Brown the Ground Beef: Add 1 pound of ground beef to the pot with the sautéed aromatics. Cook, stirring and breaking the meat apart, until it is fully browned and no longer pink.
  3. Add Beans and Vegetables: Stir in the drained kidney beans and black beans, the petite diced tomatoes including their juices, and the 15 oz. pumpkin purée. Then add 5 tablespoons of tomato paste and 2 cups of water. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Season the Chili: Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, freshly cracked black pepper, and salt to the pot. Stir thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly throughout the chili.
  5. Simmer the Chili: Cover the pot with a lid and bring the chili to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to meld the flavors.
  6. Adjust and Serve: After simmering, taste the chili and add additional salt if desired. Serve the chili hot, topped with your choice of sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, or corn chips.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with plant-based meat or extra beans, and use vegetable broth instead of water for added flavor.
  • Use fresh pumpkin purée or canned pumpkin specifically labeled pure pumpkin for the best texture and taste.
  • Simmering the chili longer can enhance the flavors.
  • You can add heat by including cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
  • Leftovers taste great the next day and can be refrigerated for up to four days or frozen for up to three months.

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