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Cozy pumpkin chili for cool fall nights

Pumpkin Chili: The Best Hearty Fall Chili Recipe

This pumpkin chili combines classic chili flavors with real pumpkin puree and warm fall spices for a hearty, comforting bowl of cozy season comfort food. It comes together in one pot and is packed with pumpkin, ground meat, and just enough heat to warm you up on a cold night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 373 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or ground meat of your choice
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili seasoning see note below
  • 1 can kidney beans optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion until beef is fully cooked. Add garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant. Drain excess grease if needed.
  • Stir in pumpkin purée, tomato sauce, and chili seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Cover and simmer for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Alternate CrockPot instructions

  • Cook ground beef, onions, and garlic as directed above. Add drained beef with all other ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low until bubbly, about 6-8 hours (or high for 3-4 hours).

Notes

To make homemade chili seasoning, whisk together:
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dark chili powder
  • 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Then measure 2 tablespoons from this mixture.
Kidney beans are not included in the nutritional information.
Store in an airtight container up to 4 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop. Add a splash of water or beef broth if the chili is too thick after storing.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 932mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 11718IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 5mg
Keyword chili, ground beef, pumpkin
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