Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Pumpkin chili is a hearty version of the classic dish that's perfect for fall and winter. The pumpkin adds extra fiber and a hint of sweetness without overshadowing the flavors you know and love.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 524kcal
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 3 tsp garlic paste
- 1 large yellow onion peeled & diced
- 2 poblano peppers seeded & diced
- 3 15 oz cans diced tomatoes
- 1 29 oz can pumpkin puree
- 1 15 oz can tomatoes sauce
- 2 15 oz cans kidney beans drained & rinsed
- 3/4-1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Add the ground beef to a large soup pot or dutch oven set over medium heat. Cook, crumbling and stirring, until completely browned. Drain off excess grease.
Stir in the garlic paste and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
Add the diced onion and peppers to the pot, stirring to evenly incorporate. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, just until they've begun to soften.
Add the remaining ingredients, and stir everything together until evenly combined.
Bring the chili to a boil, and then immediately reduce the heat to medium low.
Let the chili gently simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the flavors have had a chance to blend.
Ladle into bowls and serve with your favorite toppings.
- I like to let this chili simmer half covered with a lid, so that too much liquid doesn't evaporate.
- If you can, use a dutch oven since it sears and cooks meat quickly, and is also a great one pot option for finishing the meal.
- I can't stress this enough! Make sure you're using pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling.
- Check your canned pumpkin label for the ingredients list. A lot are actually squash, which works but 100% real pumpkin is better.
- Feel free to adjust the spices to suit your heat preference.
Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 1556mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 17463IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 10mg