Description
Pumpkin Chili is the ultimate cozy dish for crisp autumn evenings. This hearty, flavorful chili combines creamy pumpkin with savory spices, making it a comforting meal perfect for gatherings or a quiet night in. With its vibrant hue and rich aroma, this Pumpkin Chili not only warms you from the inside but also brings everyone together at the table. Easy to prepare and customizable for meat lovers or vegetarians alike, it’s sure to become a fall favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (or plant-based substitute)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans or black beans, rinsed
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your cooking counter for easy access.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add ground beef or turkey; cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in chopped bell peppers and canned tomatoes; cook for about five minutes until softened.
- Sprinkle in chili powder and cumin; stir well to evenly coat the mixture.
- Fold in pumpkin puree and vegetable broth; mix until combined.
- Simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add rinsed beans during the last five minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg