Pumpkin Chili Recipe
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Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Description
Pumpkin Chili starts by browning lean ground beef and pork sausage and then sautéing chopped onions and green peppers. The mixture is combined with celery, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, taco seasoning, cumin, and salt. Canned pumpkin puree along with black and kidney beans are added, lending a distinctive texture and slight sweetness without overpowering the chili's hearty flavor.
This chili simmers until vegetables are tender, developing a rich and balanced taste where the pumpkin complements the robust spices and meat. It is served hot and can be garnished with sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, and tortilla chips to add creaminess and crunch according to preference.
If the chili thickens too much during cooking, adding additional beef broth or water can help achieve the desired consistency without diluting flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1/2 pound ground pork sausage
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 2 talks celery sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 oz can pumpkin puree
- 1 oz can black beans
- 1 oz can Kidney Beans
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and sausage over medium high heat in a large soup pot. Drain off any grease.
- Add chopped onions and green peppers and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or till vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot with garnishes such as sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, and tortilla chips.
Notes
- If the chili becomes too thick, add beef broth or water to thin it to your preferred consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 568mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 172IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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