Pumpkin Chili Recipe | Cozy Fall Comfort Food

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This hearty pumpkin chili is packed with lean ground beef, beans, veggies, and cozy fall spices. You won’t actually taste the pumpkin, but it makes the chili rich, smooth, and extra delicious. Perfect for chilly nights, meal prep, or game day. I really love this recipe, and I hope that you love it as much!
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⬇️ Full Recipe
Serves: 6 • Total: ~45 minutes

Ingredients
• 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef (90/10)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) pinto beans, rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 can (6 oz / 170 g) tomato paste
• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
• 2 Tbsp chili powder (mild or to taste)
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper
• 1–1½ cups (240–360 ml) beef broth or water, to thin

Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheddar, jalapeños, avocado, cilantro.

Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Brown beef, drain if needed.
2. Add onion and bell pepper, cook 3-4 min until slightly soft.
3. Stir in garlic 30 sec. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper.
4. Stir in tomato paste, then add tomatoes, pumpkin, beans, and 1 cup broth.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, and simmer 25-30 min, stirring. Add more broth if you want it looser.
6. Taste and adjust salt, serve with toppings.

Make Ahead / Storage
• Fridge: up to 4 days in airtight containers.
• Freeze: up to 3 months. Thaw overnight, reheat gently with a splash of broth.

Shortcuts & Swaps
• Use turkey instead of beef.
• Add chipotle for smoky heat.
• Sub black beans for either bean.
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