Get the Recipe: Paleo Pumpkin Chili

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 hrs

  • Total Time

    6 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    337 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Get the Recipe: Paleo Pumpkin Chili

This Paleo Pumpkin Chili is incredibly hearty, savory, and flavorful. The addition of pumpkin adds a ton of flavor and thickness. This Whole30 compliant chili is great for cozy fall dinners, meal prep, and leftovers!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tsp minced garlic 
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • pinch sea salt
  • 2 tsp ground pepper
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • jalapeños to garnish
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Instructions

Slow Cooker Method

  1. First, brown the ground beef with the olive oil and chopped onion in a large skillet.
  2. Cook until beef is brown and crumbly and onion is tender.
  3. Discard excess grease from pan.
  4. Add beef mixture to slow cooker. Add in remaining ingredients except jalapeños. Stir to combine.
  5. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or slow for 5 to 6 hours.
  6. Finally, ladle into bowls and top with desired toppings.

Instant Pot Method

  1. Press sauté. Add in beef, olive oil, and chopped onion to Instant Pot.
  2. Sauté for 5 minutes, until beef is brown and crumbly and onion is tender.
  3. Press cancel. Carefully drain any excess grease from pot.
  4. Then, add in remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
  5. Secure lid. Pressure cook on high for 20 minutes.
  6. Once timer goes off, allow pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Then manually release any remaining pressure.
  7. Finally, ladle into bowls and top with desired toppings.

Notes

  • Ground turkey, ground pork, ground chicken, or a combination of these can replace ground beef if desired.
  • Use pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling!
  • The seasonings and spices can be altered slightly to suit your taste.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • This chili can be frozen and then thawed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 459mg (19%) Potassium 572mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 5034IU (101%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 337kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 459mg 19%
Potassium 572mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 5034IU 101%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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