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Pumpkin Chili

Published: Sep 21, 2020 by Ashley Lecker · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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Pumpkin is a fall favorite and it is teamed with another favorite- chili. Pumpkin Chili has lean ground beef, beans, tomatoes, seasoning, and pumpkin makes hearty meal packed with fall flavors.

chili on a spoon with sour cream, cheese, and crackers

There is nothing I love more than a big bowl of chili with all the fixings on a fall evening. Chili is a staple at out house, and one of my favorite meals.

This chili is unique because the signature ingredient is pumpkin puree. The chili uses with lean ground beef (you can use ground turkey), tomato sauce, tomatoes, seasoning, beans, and pumpkin.

I frequently am asked if the pumpkin flavor is strong, and the answer is no. This is a very mild, but flavorful chili. I keep the spice level low, but it is easy to add a diced jalapeno or a little extra chili powder for more heat.

Why Pumpkin?

Because it is delicious of course! Pumpkin is also rich in Vitamin A, and is high in antioxidants.

High levels of vitamins further help support your immune system.

Pumpkin also has Lutein and Zeaxanthin which can help your eyesight.

Pumpkin is also rich in fiber which slows digestions and keeps your fuller longer.

pumpkin chili in bowls with sour cream, cheese, and crackers

Ingredients

  • lean ground beef
  • onion, diced
  • red bell pepper
  • chili powder
  • ground cumin
  • pumpkin pie spice
  • salt
  • canned chili seasoned kidney beans
  • canned pumpkin puree
  • petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • tomato sauce
  • water
  • Cheese, Sour Cream, and Crackers for Garnish

Substitutions

You can use ground turkey or chicken in place of beef. I have also found great results using a 50/50 mix of beef and ground turkey.

You can use an unseasoned kidney bean, or a regular chili bean works great.

Any color bell pepper will work. Add a jalapeno for extra heat!

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  • chili ingredients in a pot
  • chili ingredients in a pot
  • chili ingredients in a pot

Instructions

  1. In a pot, brown ground beef till it is no longer pink. Add onion and pepper and cook till slightly tender.
  2. Stir in the spices to evenly coat the meat. Add kidney beans, pumpkin puree, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water. Reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  3. Serve in bowls. Top with sour cream and cheese, if desired. 
pumpkin chili in bowls

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chili on a spoon with sour cream, cheese, and crackers

 

chili on a spoon with sour cream, cheese, and crackers

Pumpkin Chili

5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 15 oz canned chili seasoned kidney beans
  • 15 oz canned pumpkin puree
  • 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • ⅔ cup water
  • Cheese, Sour Cream, and Crackers for Garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a pot, brown ground beef till it is no longer pink. Add onion and pepper and cook till slightly tender.
  • Stir in the spices to evenly coat the meat. Add kidney beans, pumpkin puree, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water. Reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve in bowls. Top with sour cream and cheese, if desired. 
Tried this recipe? I'd love to see it! Mention @CheeseCurdInParadise or tag #cheesecurdinparadise on Instagram!
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Pumpkin season is here, and we are celebrating our love of pumpkin with #PumpkinWeek hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures. All week-long 26 bloggers will be sharing over 80 pumpkin-filled recipes for all your Autumn celebrations, including breakfasts, baked goods, savory pumpkin recipes, desserts, and drinks.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Wendy

    September 21, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    I’m serving up a pork pumpkin chili this week for all the same reasons. Great recipe!! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  2. Cindy

    September 21, 2020 at 8:09 pm

    My kind of fall supper, a big bowl of chili!

    Reply
  3. Terri Oliver Steffes

    September 21, 2020 at 8:45 pm

    Sounds delicious. I will need to make this for my daughter who loves all things pumpkin.

    Reply
  4. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

    September 21, 2020 at 11:46 pm

    Not only does it look delish, the pumpkin adds another element of nutrition!

    Reply
  5. Hezzi-D

    September 22, 2020 at 4:29 am

    This sounds so warm and yummy! Perfect for these cold nights

    Reply
  6. Lisa Kerhin

    September 22, 2020 at 12:26 pm

    How could anyone not want a bowl of this! YUM

    Reply
  7. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

    September 22, 2020 at 6:04 pm

    What a great fall meal! A must try!

    Reply
  8. Marcelle

    September 22, 2020 at 8:27 pm

    I've never tried pumpkin chili, but after reading these ingredients we definitely have to try it. It sounds so flavorful and adding pumpkin pie spice to chili will be an exciting twist for us! Great recipe 🙂

    Reply
  9. Christie

    October 11, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    I made pumpkin chili one year. It's so good! Makes the chili super rich and full of flavor.

    Reply

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