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Pumpkin Chili
This Pumpkin Chili recipe is rich and hearty, earthy, with a subtle sweetness all balanced by smoky heat that your family and friends will go nuts for! It’s make-ahead friendly (tastes even better!), can be cooked on the stovetop or in the slow cooker, is freezer friendly and great for crowds. In other words, it’s the perfect fall comfort food! This Pumpkin Chili is made with a combination of lean ground beef, hot Italian sausage (or use turkey), kidney beans, black beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic and robust seasonings and of course – pumpkin! It’s a sauté, dump and simmer recipe that comes together in less than an hour that will warm you from the inside out. Serve it alongside sweet cornbread and apple salad for the perfect meal!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 5m⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- dutch oven
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a 6 quart, or larger, Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and beef; cook while crumbling until browned and cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
2
Add the onion, sweet potato and bell peppers to the Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high, stirring, until softened, about ⏱️ 8-10 minutes (measure out the spices in between stirring, but don't add yet). Stir in the garlic and spices (chili powder through ginger) and cook for ⏱️ 1 minute.
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3
Stir in the remaining chili ingredients. The chili will be very thick but will thin as it simmers. Cover and bring to boil, then reduce to heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally and replacing the lid, until the flavors meld and the potatoes are tender, about ⏱️ 30 minutes.
4
Season the chili with salt and chipotle pepper to taste (this will make the chili come alive!). Thin as desired with additional beef broth. Serve with desired toppings.
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