Description
This Easy Pumpkin Chili is a hearty one-pot meal that combines the savory flavors of ground beef, beans, and warming spices with the creamy texture of pumpkin purée. It’s a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for autumn evenings or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz or 425g) black beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz or 425g) kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz or 425g) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 can (15 oz or 425g) pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the drained black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, pumpkin purée, tomato paste, and water. Mix well.
- Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and let the chili simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use 100% pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Allow the chili to simmer for the full 30 minutes to develop a deeper flavor.
- This recipe can be doubled and freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, or avocado.
- For a lighter option, swap ground beef for ground turkey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Soup, One-Pot
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 350-400 (estimated)
- Sugar: Approximately 8-10g (estimated)
- Sodium: Approximately 800-1000mg (estimated)
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g (estimated)
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g (estimated)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8-12g (estimated)
- Trans Fat: 0g (estimated)
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g (estimated)
- Fiber: Approximately 8-10g (estimated)
- Protein: Approximately 25-30g (estimated)
- Cholesterol: Approximately 70-90mg (estimated)