Cozy Pumpkin Chili (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2-3 tbsp olive or avocado oil.
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1 big onion.
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2 fresh tomatoes.
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4-6 garlic cloves (1 oz).
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1 red bell pepper.
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12 oz chopped pumpkin (about half of a small pie pumpkin weighing 2.5 lbs).
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2 lbs of ground beef.
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1 cup of beef broth.
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8 oz of canned tomato sauce.
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3 oz of canned tomato paste.
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1 cup puree made from pumpkin.
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15 oz can of kidney beans, drained.
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15 oz can of white beans, drained.
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1 tbsp chipotle chili powder (adjust to your spice preference).
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2 tsp smoked paprika.
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2 tsp garlic powder.
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2 1/2 tsp ground cumin.
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2 tsp white sugar.
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1 tsp dried oregano.
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1-2 tsp coarse sea salt or kosher salt (taste and adjust).
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1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper.
# Instructions:
01 -
Dice pumpkin along with the rest of your veggies.
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Take the stem off using a big knife (keep the blade pointed away). Slice the pumpkin in half, scoop out the insides with a spoon, and peel the skin with a vegetable peeler. Chop into smaller pieces.
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Evenly dice your pumpkin, onion, tomatoes, and bell pepper.
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Heat your pot over medium heat with some oil.
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Throw in the onions and let them cook until they're clear.
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Mix in bell peppers and pumpkin. Let them cook for a bit before tossing in the tomatoes. Cook everything for another few minutes.
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Move the veggies aside, add the minced garlic to the empty space, and stir until it smells fragrant. Then mix the garlic with the veggies.
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Push the veggies to the edges of the pot. Add the ground beef in the center, break it up, cover, and cook for several minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid chunks.
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When the meat is mostly cooked, throw in all the seasonings, tomato paste, tomato sauce, beans, broth, and pumpkin puree. Combine well.
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Turn the heat down and let it simmer. Keep a lid slightly open to let out steam.
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Cook for roughly 1.5-2 hours, stirring every now and then. About halfway through, take the lid off and let it brew uncovered until it's ready.