Description
Savor the flavors of fall with this easy and delicious Pumpkin Chili Recipe. Packed with seasonal ingredients like pumpkin, bell peppers, and warm spices, this hearty chili is the perfect comfort food for cool autumn evenings.
Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 bell peppers, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 pound ground turkey or beef
– 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
– 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
– 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 tablespoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. – Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. – Add the onion and bell peppers and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
3. – Add the garlic and ground meat and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
4. – Stir in the pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. – Bring the chili to a simmer and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the flavors have melded.
6. – Serve the pumpkin chili hot, garnished with your desired toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro.
Notes
– For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground meat with an extra can of beans or lentils.
– Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder to your taste.
– The pumpkin chili can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American