Description
Pumpkin Chili is the ultimate comfort food that embodies the warmth and coziness of fall. This delicious dish combines tender pumpkin cubes with savory ground beef and hearty beans, creating a meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, this Pumpkin Chili is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, making it a must-try recipe as the weather cools down. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to customize with your favorite toppings, this chili will quickly become a household favorite.
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 cubed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup beef broth
- Spices: chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced onion and cook until softened; add minced garlic.
- Add pumpkin cubes, diced tomatoes with juice, both beans, and beef broth.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 30 minutes or until pumpkin is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot meal
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg