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Pumpkin Chili Recipe

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This Pumpkin Chili recipe combines savory ground beef, beans, and sweet pumpkin with spices like chipotle chili powder, cumin, and paprika for a rich, flavorful dish perfect for fall. Ideal for meal prepping or a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2-3 tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 oz garlic (4-6 cloves), minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 12 oz diced pumpkin (half of a small pie 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 (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp white granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1-2 tsp coarse sea or kosher salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened.
  • Stir in the chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
  • Stir in the diced pumpkin, beef stock, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, kidney beans, and white beans. Stir well to combine.
  • Season with chipotle chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, sugar, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer on low for 20-30 minutes until the chili thickens and the flavors meld.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with extra beans or a plant-based meat alternative.
  • This chili can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.
  • Adjust the chipotle chili powder to your desired spice level.

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