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Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin Chili: Amazing 1-Pot Wonder

  • Author: Anna
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Easy Pumpkin Chili blends savory ground beef, pumpkin purée, beans, and warming spices into a hearty, one-pot meal. It’s a comforting, nutritious, and simple dish perfect for chilly autumn evenings or casual fall gatherings. Naturally gluten-free, this chili offers a unique creamy texture and subtle sweetness from the pumpkin, balancing the robust chili flavors. Whether you’re meal prepping or serving a crowd, this easy pumpkin chili is a satisfying choice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef
  • 1 can (15 oz or 425g) black beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz or 425g) kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz or 425g) diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 1 can (15 oz or 425g) pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
  2. Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in the drained black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, pumpkin purée, tomato paste, and water. Mix everything together.
  4. Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine.
  5. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let the chili simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve this delicious pumpkin chili hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Always use 100% pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • Allow the pumpkin chili to simmer for the full 30 minutes to let the flavors meld properly.
  • This pumpkin chili recipe can be doubled and freezes well for up to 3 months.
  • Serve your easy pumpkin chili with toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, or avocado.
  • Consider using ground turkey instead of ground beef for a lighter version of this pumpkin chili.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Soup, One-Pot
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl

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