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beef pumpkin chili garnished with sour cream, jalapeño slices, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro in a bowl
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Beef Pumpkin Chili

This hearty beef pumpkin chili is made with ground beef, two kinds of beans, and a full can of pumpkin puree that thickens the pot into something rich and velvety. It's warmly spiced without being harsh, comes together in one pot in 30 minutes, and tastes even better the next day.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Keyword: beef pumpkin chili, pumpkin chili
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 582kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder American spice blend, not ground chiles
  • ½ tablespoon paprika powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 can pumpkin puree
  • 2 cans beans of your choice I used white beans and black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into cubes
  • toppings of your choice (optional) like sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, jalapeño slices, chopped cilantro
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Instructions

  • Preheat some olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté until the onion turns translucent.
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 yellow onion, 3 garlic cloves
    aromatics in a pot
  • Next, add the ground beef and sauté until it is fully browned. Season with salt and pepper.
    1 pound ground beef, salt and pepper
    sautéed aromatics and ground beef in a pot
  • Add the tomato paste and all the spices. Sauté briefly until fragrant.
    2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons chili powder, ½ tablespoon paprika powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    sautéed aromatics, cooked ground beef, and all seasonings in a large pot
  • Next, add all of the liquids and remaining ingredients. Stir until combined. Then cover the pot, bring the chili to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let the chili cook for 15-20 minutes. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
    1 cup beef broth, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can pumpkin puree, 2 cans beans of your choice, 1 green bell pepper
    all the ingredients for beef pumpkin chili in a large pot
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
    toppings of your choice (optional)
    beef pumpkin chili garnished with sour cream, jalapeño slices, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro in a bowl

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 1465mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 18199IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 9mg