Hearty Pumpkin Chili
A comforting and nourishing chili that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin, beans, and spices.
Equipment
- Large pot For cooking the chili
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 unit 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
- 5 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 6oz. can
- 2 cups water
- 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
- Mince the garlic and dice the onion. In a large pot, combine the garlic, onion, and olive oil. Sauté over medium heat until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent the garlic from burning.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until it is browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Tip: Break the beef apart with a spoon while cooking to ensure even browning.
- Stir in the drained kidney beans, drained black beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, pumpkin purée, tomato paste, water, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the pot with a lid and let the chili simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Tip: If the chili gets too thick, add a bit more water to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste the chili and add more salt if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheese, green onion, or corn chips. Note: For a vegetarian option, substitute beef with plant-based crumbles or extra beans. Also, add a dash of hot sauce for extra heat!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute beef with plant-based crumbles or extra beans. Add a dash of hot sauce for extra heat.