Pumpkin Chili
Pumpkin chili is the perfect hearty meal for cold weather. It features perfectly seasoned ground beef, tender beans, and velvety pumpkin puree. Each bowl is packed with fall flavor, making it a cozy and delicious choice for chilly days.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 15 ounces kidney beans
- 15 ounces pinto beans
- 15 ounces black beans
- 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes, with juices
- 15 ounces can pumpkin puree
- 6 ounces can tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil and onion and cook until the onions are tender. Add the minced garlic and cook an additional minute.
- Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink and cooked through.
- Add the kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, Rotel (with juices), pumpkin puree, tomato paste, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Place a lid on top the pot and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the bay leaves from the pot. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Garnish with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1069mg | Potassium: 1414mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 9902IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 9mg
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