Pumpkin Chili
Hearty fall-inspired chili with sweet pumpkin undertones
Ingredients
Instructions
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Sauté the aromaticsHeat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Brown the meatAdd ground turkey or beef to the pot and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Add spices and seasoningsStir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices and release their flavors. Season with salt and pepper.
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Incorporate pumpkin and tomatoesAdd the pumpkin puree and diced tomatoes (with their juice) to the pot, stirring well to combine with the meat and spice mixture until everything is evenly incorporated.
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Add beans and brothStir in the black beans, kidney beans, and broth. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally.
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Simmer to develop flavorsAllow the chili to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it becomes too thick, add a little more broth. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors will develop.
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Final adjustmentsTaste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or spices as needed. If desired, add a splash of lime juice for brightness or a teaspoon of maple syrup to enhance the pumpkin sweetness.
Nutritional Information
320
Calories
per serving
25
Protein
g per serving
35
Carbohydrates
g per serving
12
Total Fat
g per serving
3.5
Saturated Fat
g per serving
9
Fiber
g per serving
8
Sugar
g per serving
680
Sodium
mg per serving
35
Vitamin C
% daily value
20
Iron
% daily value
Pumpkin Chili is Also Known As
Autumn Harvest Chili, Great Pumpkin Chili, Squash and Bean Chili or Harvest Moon Chili
