Pumpkin Chili Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍲 Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
🍽️ Servings: Not specified
Description:
Warm your soul with this delightful Pumpkin Chili recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This hearty dish combines the rich flavors of lean ground beef, fresh pumpkin, and aromatic spices to create a comforting meal perfect for cozy weeknights or chilly evenings.
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 fresh pumpkins, diced
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 onions, chopped
- 3 cans diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions:
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Brown Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the lean ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it’s browned and cooked through.
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Drain Fat:
- Once the ground beef is cooked, carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Transfer the cooked ground beef to a large cooking pot.
- Add diced fresh pumpkin, drained kidney beans, chopped onions, diced tomatoes, chili powder, sugar, and salt to the pot.
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Cook:
- Place the cooking pot over low heat and allow the chili to simmer gently for about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally. This slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Serve:
- Once the chili is thickened and the flavors have melded, it’s ready to serve. Ladle it into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 501.2
- Fat Content: 23.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 147.4mg
- Sodium Content: 365.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 21.1g
- Fiber Content: 4.3g
- Sugar Content: 7.7g
- Protein Content: 49.7g
Warm, hearty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Pumpkin Chili is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Enjoy it on its own or paired with your favorite cornbread for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
