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Pumpkin Chili Recipe

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This flavorful Pumpkin Chili recipe features a mix of ground beef, diced pumpkin, and beans, seasoned with smoky chipotle chili powder, cumin, and paprika. The addition of both fresh and pureed pumpkin creates a unique, creamy base, while tomatoes and spices round out the chili’s robust flavor. Perfect for a cozy meal, this chili offers a delicious twist on a classic dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2-3 tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 oz garlic (4-6 cloves)
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 12 oz diced pumpkin
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 3 oz tomato paste
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 15 oz can kidney beans, drained
  • 15 oz can white beans, drained
  • 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder (to taste)
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 ½ tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp white granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1-2 tsp coarse sea or kosher salt (to taste)
  • ½ tsp fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Sauté Vegetables: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened.
  • Cook Beef: Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook until browned.
  • Add Tomatoes and Pumpkin: Stir in the diced tomatoes, pumpkin, and beef stock. Cook for a few minutes until the pumpkin begins to soften.
  • Incorporate Tomato Ingredients: Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and pumpkin puree. Stir well.
  • Add Beans and Spices: Stir in the drained beans, chipotle chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens and flavors meld together.
  • Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Notes

  • For extra heat, increase the chipotle chili powder or add a diced jalapeño.
  • This chili can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.

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