Description
Warm up with a bowl of hearty Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Chili, a comforting dish perfect for chilly fall evenings. This flavorful chili combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with savory Italian sausage and a blend of spices for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
Optional Toppings:
- sour cream
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- roasted pumpkin seeds
- avocado slices
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and cooked through. Transfer to drain.
- In the same pot, add onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes, beans, pumpkin, broth, and sausage. Stir well. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 20 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot with toppings.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and add extra beans or a plant-based alternative.
- The chili tastes better the next day as flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
