Description
Warm comfort meets seasonal spice in this hearty Pumpkin Chili, blending robust flavors with creamy pumpkin richness. Protein-packed beans and tender ground meat create a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly autumn evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef (or 454 grams ground turkey for a leaner option)
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans (drained and rinsed)
Canned and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) beef broth
Spices:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Sear ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, discarding any accumulated fat.
- Introduce diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until onions become translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate kidney beans, black beans, pumpkin puree, and diced tomatoes, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Stream beef broth into the mixture, ensuring thorough integration of all components.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and pepper across the surface, then gently fold to create a uniform blend.
- Elevate heat to trigger boiling, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing flavors to meld for 35-40 minutes while occasionally stirring.
- Evaluate seasoning profile, adjusting with additional spices if needed. Modulate liquid consistency by incorporating extra broth for a thinner texture or extending simmering time for a more concentrated result.
- After reaching desired thickness and flavor intensity, remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease and ensure a cleaner, healthier chili base.
- Sauté onions and garlic slowly to develop deeper, richer flavor profiles in the dish.
- Enhance protein content by adding diced turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for dietary flexibility.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg