Pumpkin Chili: The Ultimate Fall Comfort Food Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Red bell pepper
- Jalapeño pepper (optional)
- Ground turkey or beef
- Pumpkin puree
- Kidney beans
- Black beans
- Diced tomatoes
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Preparation Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 5 to 7 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeño; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add ground turkey or beef, breaking it up as it browns (about 7 to 10 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, and broth. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat; reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings; serve hot with desired toppings.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg