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Pumpkin Chili with Ground Beef

This pumpkin chili is hearty, comforting, made with the perfect combination of cozy spices and is best served with all the toppings! (Hello sour cream, cheese and avocado!) And I know you're thinking it...does it actually taste like pumpkin?! It's subtle. You probably wouldn't even know it's in there, it simply adds a sweet, earthy flavor that I know you'll love.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 299 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 recipe chili seasoning*
  • 3 cups chicken broth (or 2 cups for a thicker chili)
  • 2, 15 oz. cans petite diced tomatoes, not drained
  • 1, 15 oz. can 100% pure pumpkin
  • 1, 15 oz. can Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1, 15 oz. can Pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1, 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • garnish ideas: sour cream, cilantro, avocado, cheddar cheese, red onion, chips.

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot. Add the onions, celery and bell peppers and saute the veggies until fragrant, ~5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds or until combined.
  2. Add in the ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
  3. Add in the chili seasonings and stir to combine.
  4. Add in the remaining ingredients, bring the chili to a boil, then turn down to a simmer, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasonings and garnish the chili with your favorite toppings. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Chili seasoning recipe: 2 tsp. chili powder, 2 tsp. cumin, 2 tsp. kosher salt, 1 tsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. onion powder, 1/2 tsp. chipotle chili powder, 1/4 tsp. cayenne, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, 1/8 tsp. black pepper, 1/8 tsp. nutmeg.
  • Storage: Up to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight storage container. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl (no topppings) Calories 299kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 21g (32%) Sodium 1041mg (43%) Fiber 15g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl (no topppings)
Calories 299kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 21g 32%
Sodium 1041mg 43%
Fiber 15g 60%

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