Ingredients
– 2 cloves garlic
– 1 yellow onion
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained
– 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
– 1 15-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
– 1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée
– Half of a 6-ounce can tomato paste (about 5 tablespoons)
– 2 cups water
– 1 tablespoon chili powder
– Half teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– Quarter teaspoon garlic powder
– Half teaspoon onion powder
– Quarter teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
– 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1-Prepare ingredients: Mince the garlic and dice the onion for efficient cooking.
2-Sauté base: In a large pot, cook garlic, onion, and olive oil over medium heat until onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
3-Brown meat: Add ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through.
4-Combine ingredients: Stir in the beans, tomatoes, pumpkin purée, tomato paste, water, and spices; mix well.
5-Simmer: Cover the pot and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.
6-Finish: Taste and adjust salt if needed, then serve hot with toppings like sour cream or cheese.
Last Step:
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🎯 Pumpkin adds subtle earthiness and sweetness that enhances chili without overpowering.
⏳ Let chili simmer fully to bloom spices and blend flavors; avoid tasting too early.
🥕 For vegetarian or vegan option, substitute ground beef with beans, lentils, tempeh, or plant-based ground products.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.25 cup
- Calories: 431 kcal
- Sodium: 1131 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 14 g
- Protein: 24 g