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RECIPE FOR PUMPKIN CHILI

Canned pumpkin and pumpkin spice put a festive twist on good ol' classic chili! This Recipe for Pumpkin Chili is flavourful, hearty and incredibly comforting. Any time of year!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey
  • 1 28 oz. can Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Pumpkin Purée
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 227g package Mushrooms sliced
  • 2 Bell Peppers diced (I used yellow and orange)
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tbsp Pumpkin Spice
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • ½ tsp Pepper

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

Instructions

  • Add all the spices in a small bowl.
    bowl of different spices in little piles
  • Stir to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
    bowl of mixed spices
  • In a large stockpot over medium heat, add 1 tbsp of the oil. Once hot, add the ground beef and turkey. Cook, breaking up with the back of a spatula and stirring occasionally, until completely browned. Drain and set aside.
    bowl of browned ground beef and turkey
  • In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onions and bell peppers and cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
    large pot with diced white onion and yellow and orange peppers satuéeing
  • Add the mushrooms and cook an additional 5 or so minutes, until they're soft, stirring frequently.
    pot of sliced mushrooms, diced white onions and diced yellow and orange peppers
  • Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, an extra minute or so.
    pot of diced white onion, yellow and orange bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and minced garlic
  • Add the ground turkey and beef mixture back into the pot and stir to combine. Then add the mixed spices and stir until the meat is nicely coated. Cook a few minutes while stirring occasionally.
    pot of browned and seasoned ground beef mixed with diced peppers and onions
  • Add the tomatoes, pumpkin purée, bay leaves, and beef broth.
    pot of ground beef and turkey, diced tomatoes and pumpkin purée, unmixed
  • Give it a good stir to combine everything.
    pot of pumpkin chili with diced tomatoes, sliced mushrooms and 2 bay leaves
  • Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Simmer for at least 30 minutes but up to an hour* Remove the bay leaves. Top with desired toppings, if any, and enjoy hot!

Notes

The longer this recipe for pumpkin chili simmers on the stove, the more flavourful it will be!
The flavours strengthen as the chili sits. Therefore, it's even better the next day!
The nutrition information does not include any additional optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1774mg | Potassium: 811mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 14545IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 5mg
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