Description
Warm up your autumn evenings with this delicious Pumpkin Chili, a comforting dish that combines tender pumpkin cubes, savory ground beef, and a medley of beans simmered in a rich, spiced broth. This recipe is not only packed with flavor but also brings the seasonal taste of pumpkin to your dinner table. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, each serving is a wholesome blend of nutrition and comfort. Enjoy it with crusty bread or topped with cheese for an extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add diced yellow onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the cubed pumpkin, diced tomatoes, red kidney beans, cannellini beans, and beef broth.
- Add chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and the flavors have melded. Stir occasionally.
- Ladle the Pumpkin Chili into serving bowls and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg