35-Minute Smoky Pumpkin Beef Chili Will Wow Your Tastebuds
A hearty and flavorful chili with smoky pumpkin and tender beef, perfect for cold nights.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Brown the beef in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Stir in pumpkin, tomatoes, beans, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream or cheese.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg