Description
This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili is the perfect fall comfort food. Packed with hearty ingredients and warming spices, this flavorful chili is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste.
Ingredients
For the Chili:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 29 oz. can tomato sauce
- 30 oz. pinto beans (two 15 oz. cans), drained
- 2 cups water
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. pumpkin spice
- 1½ tsp. salt
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 habanero pepper, minced (optional)
For Serving:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced green onion
- Cornbread (pumpkin or regular)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any fat and transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients: Add pumpkin puree, tomato sauce, pinto beans, water, chili powder, pumpkin spice, salt, onion, bell peppers, garlic, and habanero pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
- Serve: Stir the chili and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Stovetop Instructions:
For stovetop preparation, brown the beef with onions and bell peppers, then add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Can I use ground turkey? Yes, ground turkey can be used as a substitute for ground beef.
- Can I make this vegetarian? Yes, use soy crumbles or additional beans and vegetables for a vegetarian version.
- Can I freeze? Yes, the chili can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 363 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1146mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 42mg
