Prize-Winning Pumpkin Chili for a Cozy Halloween Dinner
Warm up your Halloween night with this delightful Prize-Winning Pumpkin Chili, a comforting blend of pumpkin and spices that’s perfect for gatherings. This hearty dish combines savory ground meat, fresh vegetables, and creamy pumpkin puree to create an inviting aroma that fills your home and warms your soul. Enjoy it alongside cornbread or topped with cheese for an unforgettable meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add ground beef or turkey; cook until browned, breaking apart as it cooks.
- Stir in diced bell peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with toppings like shredded cheese or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg