Pumpkin Chili: The Ultimate Fall Comfort Food Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Red bell pepper
- Ground turkey or beef
- Pumpkin puree
- Kidney beans
- Black beans
- Diced tomatoes
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until softened (about 5-7 minutes), then add minced garlic and bell pepper; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add ground turkey or beef to the pot; brown for 7-10 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, and broth. Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Bring mixture to a simmer; reduce heat to low and cover for at least 30 minutes (up to an hour) while stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired before serving hot with your choice of toppings.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg