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I made this a few days ago and it’s one of those dishes that’s much better a day or two later so the flavors can blend. It’s not hot/spicy at all but you could certainly amp it up if desired.
Pumpkin Chili
SERVINGS 4 servings
AUTHOR Holly Nilsson, Spend With Pennies
This savory pumpkin chili is loaded with delicious veggies and spices!
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 onion diced
2 ribs celery diced
1 large carrot diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 red bell pepper diced
2 cups chicken broth
15 ounces pumpkin puree
15 ounces cannellini beans rinsed and drained
14 ounces diced tomatoes with juices
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon ground sage
½ teaspoon each salt & pepper
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
Brown beef, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in a saucepan until no pink remains. Drain fat.
Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30-40 minutes uncovered or until chili has thickened.
Charlene’s notes 9-30-2021: This is one of those dishes that’s much better a day or two later so the flavors can blend. It’s not hot/spicy at all but you could certainly amp it up if desired.
Pumpkin Chili
SERVINGS 4 servings
AUTHOR Holly Nilsson, Spend With Pennies
This savory pumpkin chili is loaded with delicious veggies and spices!
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 onion diced
2 ribs celery diced
1 large carrot diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 red bell pepper diced
2 cups chicken broth
15 ounces pumpkin puree
15 ounces cannellini beans rinsed and drained
14 ounces diced tomatoes with juices
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon ground sage
½ teaspoon each salt & pepper
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
Brown beef, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in a saucepan until no pink remains. Drain fat.
Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30-40 minutes uncovered or until chili has thickened.
Charlene’s notes 9-30-2021: This is one of those dishes that’s much better a day or two later so the flavors can blend. It’s not hot/spicy at all but you could certainly amp it up if desired.