Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Chili
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 14 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground meat to the pot. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, broth, black beans, kidney beans, chipotle peppers, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for at least 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. The chili should thicken and flavors meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, with optional garnishes of sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, or cilantro on top.
Tip:
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ground meat and add an extra can of beans or lentils. Adding a splash of apple cider vinegar or a squeeze of lime juice before serving can brighten the flavors.
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