Easy Pumpkin Chili

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground beef (optional, use less spice if not adding)
  • 1 15oz. can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 15oz. can black beans, drained
  • 1 15oz. can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 15oz. can pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 6oz. can tomato paste (5 Tbsp)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
Directions:
  1. Mince the garlic and dice the onion. Add the garlic, onion and olive oil to a large pot. Sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until the onions are tender (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add the ground beef and continue to cook until the beef is browned and cooked through.
  3. Add the kidney beans (drained), black beans (drained), diced tomatoes (with juices), puréed pumpkin, tomato paste, water, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and salt to the pot. Stir to combine.
  4. Place a lid on top of the pot and allow the chili to come up to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Allow the chili to simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. After simmering for 30 minutes, give the chili a taste and add salt if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings (sour cream, cheese, green onion, corn chips, etc.)
Notes:

You can use your own store-bought chili seasoning or your favorite mix of chili herbs and spices.

Nutrition:

Per serving: 431 calories | 21g fat | 39g carbohydrates | 24g protein | 14g fiber | 1131mg sodium

Recipe source: https://www.budgetbytes.com/easy-pumpkin-chili/