Easy Pumpkin Chili Recipe

For the cosiest fall meal, top this quick stove-top Pumpkin Chilli with avocado, sour cream and cheese! This rich chilli recipe is a tasty twist on classic chilli. 

Ingredient

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  – 1 Tbsp avocado oil – 1 medium-sized yellow onion diced – 2 large carrots chopped – 1 red bell pepper chopped – 4 cloves garlic minced – 1 lb ground beef – 1 (15-oz.) can pureed pumpkin – 1 (15-oz.) can diced tomatoe – 1 (15-oz.) can black bean – 1 to 3 cups chicken broth* – 1 to 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup or brown sugar optional – 2 Tbsp chili powder – ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice – 1 tsp sea salt to taste

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Step 1

In a large Dutch oven, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring periodically, until softened. 

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Step 2

Stir in the chopped carrots, bell pepper, and garlic. Cover the pot and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables have softened, stirring occasionally. 

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Step 3

 Moving the vegetables to one side of the pot makes place for the ground meat. Mix ground beef with vegetables after browning and breaking it up with a spatula. 

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Step 4

Add remaining pumpkin puree, tomatoes, black beans, chicken broth, maple syrup, chilli powder, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt.  

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Step 4

Serve pumpkin chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, grated cheese, chives, crispy chopped bacon, avocado, etc.

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