Easy Pumpkin Chili
A quick and easy, hearty, delicious meal the whole family will love during the chilly fall (and winter) months.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 6-8 1x
- Category: dinner
Ingredients
Scale
- dash of olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (use frozen for faster prep)
- 1 onion, diced (use frozen diced onion for faster prep)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp chipotle powder, optional
- Salt and pepper to taste (I use at least 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper)
- 1 (15 oz can) pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 (15 oz can) black beans, drained
- 1 (15 oz can) pinto beans, drained
- 1 (28 oz can) diced tomatoes, not drained
- 3/4 to 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
Over medium heat, brown the meat with the pepper, onion, and cloves with the olive oil in a large pot.
Add the spices (chili powder, cumin, onion powder, cinnamon, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper).
Add the pumpkin, beans, and diced tomatoes. Stir well.
Add 3/4 cups chicken broth to your chili and stir. Add more if you prefer a thinner chili.
Simmer, covered, for 10-15 minutes or until ready to eat.
Notes
Please note that all nutrition calculations are estimated and may vary depending on the brand, quantity, how accurate your measurement is, etc.
Find it online: https://livingwellmom.com/easy-pumpkin-chili/