Easy Pumpkin Chili

Overhead view of a bowl of pumpkin chili with cheese and tortilla chips

4.94 from 75 votes

Pumpkin chili is hearty but light and packed with fiber and other nutrients. It's the perfect warm and cozy bowl of fall flavors.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $9.73 recipe / $1.62 serving

Servings: 1.25 cups each

Calories: 431kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Equipment

Dutch Oven
White Cutting Boards
Chef's Knife
Measuring Cups Spoons

Ingredients

Chili

2 cloves garlic $0.16
1 yellow onion $0.28
2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
1 lb. ground beef $5.35
1 15oz. can kidney beans, drained $0.59
1 15oz. can black beans, drained $0.55
1 15oz. can petite diced tomatoes $0.69
1 15oz. can pumpkin purée $1.05
1/2 6oz. can tomato paste (5 Tbsp) $0.25
2 cups water $0.00

Chili Seasoning*

1 Tbsp chili powder $0.30
1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
1 tsp ground cumin $0.05
1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
1/2 tsp onion powder $0.03
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02
1 tsp salt $0.02

Instructions

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).
Add the ground beef and continue to cook until the beef is browned and cooked through.
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.
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.
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.)

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Video

Notes

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

Nutrition

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