Description
A hearty and flavorful pumpkin chili made with ground beef, beans, smoky spices, and BBQ sauce. This cozy fall recipe is perfect for chilly nights and make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
2 Tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: 1/4-1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 (28 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (don’t drain)
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (NOT pie filling)
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown ground beef in olive oil over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until fully cooked.
2. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and all seasonings. Cook 4–5 minutes to soften veggies and toast spices.
3. Add fire-roasted tomatoes, pumpkin puree, and both beans. Stir well to combine. (It will be thick!)
4. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add up to 1 cup water or broth to adjust consistency as needed.
6. Serve hot, topped with your favorites like sour cream, cheese, or cilantro.
Notes
Store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
This chili is perfect for make-ahead meals or a Halloween dinner party.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg