Description
Warm up chilly evenings with this comforting Hearty Pumpkin Chili, featuring rich pumpkin flavor, aromatic spices, and nutritious beans—perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper until softened.
- Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Incorporate the ground beef or turkey into the pot; cook until browned while breaking apart any clumps. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well to coat meat and vegetables evenly.
- Pour in pumpkin puree and diced tomatoes; add kidney beans along with water if the mixture appears too thick.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve warm in bowls topped with optional shredded cheese or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg