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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 loaded with rich flavors, featuring tender ground beef, cozy spices, and a hint of pumpkin for a unique twist. It’s a simple yet delicious recipe that’s perfect for warming up on chilly days and satisfying your craving for comfort food!
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 tabelespoon 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 tabelespoon 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