Venison-Pumpkin Chili

A can of pumpkin puree adds creamy texture to this interesting no-bean chili made with ground venison.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 238 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• ⅓ cup chili powder
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 ½ pounds ground venison
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 pinch chipotle chile pepper, ground

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir venison, onions, bell pepper, and jalapeno in the hot skillet until venison is browned and crumbly and onions and peppers are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 2

Add crushed tomatoes and pumpkin. Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, turmeric, and chipotle chile powder. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.