How to Make Pumpkin Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm bowl of chili on a crisp fall day, and this pumpkin chili recipe is the perfect way to add a seasonal twist to a classic dish. Packed with hearty vegetables, beans, and savory spices, this comforting meal is sure to become a new favorite in your autumn recipe rotation.

What sets this pumpkin chili apart from the rest is the addition of pureed pumpkin, which adds a rich, velvety texture and a subtle sweetness to the dish. The pumpkin also provides a nu...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
  • 1 (28 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ¼ cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef until brown; drain. Stir in onion and bell pepper and cook 5 minutes. Stir in beans, tomato juice, diced tomatoes and pumpkin puree. Season with pumpkin pie spice, chili powder and sugar. Simmer 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    409 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 924mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 50mg
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 846mg