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Pumpkin Chili Recipe + Video

We love this amazing Pumpkin Chili Recipe! Zesty earthy chili made with pumpkin pure for an unexpected richness that beats tomatoes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Soup , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground pork, or ground chicken
  • 1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 29 ounces 100% pure pumpkin puree (1 can)
  • 2 bottles hard cider, gluten-free (12-ounce bottles)
  • 2 cans kidney beans, drained (15-ounce cans)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • Optional Toppings: sour cream, cilantro, red onion

Instructions

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  1. Place a large sauce pot over medium heat. Add the ground pork and break into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, and chipotle peppers. Cook until the meat is browned and the onions are soft.
  2. Pour the pumpkin puree, hard ciders, beans, and chicken broth into the pot. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Stir well.
  3. Simmer for at least 30 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Serve warm with toppings if desired.

Notes

  • To store, place in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave until heated through!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.5cups Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 800mg (33%) Potassium 496mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1225IU (25%) Vitamin C 24.2mg (27%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5cups
Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 800mg 33%
Potassium 496mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1225IU 25%
Vitamin C 24.2mg 27%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

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

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