Ground Beef Pumpkin Chili
A hearty and flavorful twist on classic chili, this version blends savory ground beef with creamy pumpkin for the ultimate fall comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Soup & Stew
- Method: Stovetop, One Pot
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey, chicken, or pork – drain or add oil as needed)
1 bell pepper (orange, yellow, or red), chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped (or Texas sweet onion)
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
2 tablespoons chili powder (adjust to taste, ancho chili powder optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 teaspoons pre-minced)
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (plain, not Italian seasoned)
1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade, not pumpkin pie filling)
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (or black beans/pinto beans)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 cups beef broth (or chicken/vegetable broth for substitutions)
Instructions
In a large Dutch oven or deep pot over medium-high heat, add ground beef. Cook, breaking up, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Add chopped bell pepper, onion, and carrots to the pot. Stir in salt, paprika, and chili powder. Cook until vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, kidney beans, and sugar. Stir to combine.
Pour in beef broth and stir well.
Reduce heat to medium-low and let the chili simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
Serve hot, topped with fresh herbs, shredded cheese, or a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
Swap ground beef for turkey, chicken, or pork. If using leaner meats, add a drizzle of olive oil.
Pumpkin puree can be replaced with mashed sweet potato or butternut squash.
Adjust chili powder to control spice level. Smoked paprika adds a deeper flavor.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/ground-beef-pumpkin-chili/
