Description
Warm your autumn evenings with this comforting Prize-Winning Pumpkin Chili. Infused with aromatic spices and the natural sweetness of pumpkin, this delightful dish is perfect for Halloween gatherings or cozy nights in. Featuring hearty ingredients like lean meat and kidney beans, it fills your home with inviting aromas while satisfying your taste buds. Enjoy a bowl of this seasonal favorite that effortlessly blends flavors and warmth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with herbs
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent; then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey or beef to the pot and brown completely while breaking it apart.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, and diced tomatoes; combine well.
- Mix in pumpkin puree and kidney beans until evenly distributed.
- Cover and let simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg