Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Chili

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Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Chili

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6

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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