Beef Pumpkin Chili

Name: Beef Pumpkin Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion (finely diced); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 pound ground beef; salt and pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chili powder (American spice blend, not ground chiles); ½ tablespoon paprika powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup beef broth; 1 can diced tomatoes (with juices); 1 can pumpkin puree; 2 cans beans of your choice (I used white beans and black beans, drained and rinsed); 1 green bell pepper (cut into cubes); toppings of your choice (optional) (like sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, jalapeño slices, chopped cilantro)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This hearty beef pumpkin chili is made with ground beef, two kinds of beans, and a full can of pumpkin puree that thickens the pot into something rich and velvety. It's warmly spiced without being harsh, comes together in one pot in 30 minutes, and tastes even better the next day.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:55:36 GMT