Description
Hearty Pumpkin Chili brings autumn’s warmth to your dinner table with rich, spicy flavors that dance between comfort and excitement. Robust beans, tender ground beef, and smooth pumpkin puree create a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave on cool evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs ground beef
Vegetables and Fruits:
- 12 oz diced pumpkin
- 1 large onion
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 oz garlic (4–6 cloves)
Liquid and Canned Ingredients:
- 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
Oils and Seasonings:
- 2–3 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1–2 teaspoons coarse sea or kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a spacious cooking vessel, warm the oil over moderate flame, introducing diced onions, minced garlic, and chopped bell peppers until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce ground beef to the aromatic vegetable mixture, methodically crumbling the meat while ensuring complete browning and thorough cooking.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, freshly prepared pumpkin, and rich beef stock, allowing the ingredients to meld and the pumpkin to soften and release its subtle flavors.
- Integrate tomato sauce, concentrated tomato paste, and smooth pumpkin puree, stirring comprehensively to create a harmonious base for the chili.
- Incorporate thoroughly rinsed beans, complementing them with a dynamic blend of spices including smoky chipotle chili powder, warm paprika, robust garlic powder, earthy cumin, subtle sugar, aromatic oregano, and essential salt and pepper.
- Reduce temperature to a gentle simmer, allowing the chili to gradually thicken and develop complex, intertwined flavors over approximately 35-45 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent scorching and ensure even heat distribution.
- Conduct a final taste assessment, making nuanced seasoning adjustments to elevate the overall flavor profile before presenting the hearty, autumn-inspired dish.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chipotle chili powder for mild or spicy preferences.
- Select lean ground beef or swap with ground turkey for healthier protein option.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach during sautéing stage.
- Use canned pumpkin puree instead of fresh pumpkin for consistent texture and easier preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg