Spicy Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin infuses a unique flavor to this rich, hearty chili, adding a hint of sweetness with amazing aromas! Top with cheese and jalapeños, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 271 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce with garlic and onions
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 0.5 large onion, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring beef until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking until beef has browned and onion has softened. Add bell peppers and cook 5 minutes more.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, Great Northern beans, pumpkin puree, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato sauce with garlic and onions in a large slow cooker. Season with pumpkin pie spice, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Add ground beef mixture.

Step 3

Cook on Low until chili is hot, 1 to 2 hours.