One Pot Pumpkin Chili

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef or turkey

1 red bell pepper

1 onion (diced)

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons chili powder

4 teaspoons cumin

3/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 28 ounce can fire roasted crushed tomatoes

1 15 ounce can black beans (drained)

1 15 ounce can pinto beans (drained)

1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree

1 cup chicken or beef broth

Directions

heat pot

Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat.

cook beef

Add in the ground beef and saute until it browns. The inside can still be pink at this point.

saute onion

Add in the diced onion and bell pepper and saute an additional 5 or so minutes. Mix in the garlic and saute for 1 more minute.

add tomato paste

Add in the tomato paste and saute for 1-2 minutes.

add all ingredients

Mix in the spices, salt, pepper, sugar and stir to combine. Finally, add in all remaining ingredients. You don't want to drain the tomatoes, but for the beans I usually just drain and give a light rinse.

stir

Stir everything well to combine. Bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Taste and adjust flavors as desired, I usually add a pinch more salt!

garnish

Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, shredded cheese, red pepper flakes and serve with my gluten free cornbread. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 226 kcal
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Sodium: 528 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 3 g
• Protein: 14 g