Easy Pumpkin Chili

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic ($0.16)

1 yellow onion ($0.28)

2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.32)

1 lb. ground beef ($5.35)

1 15oz. can kidney beans, drained ($0.59)

1 15oz. can black beans, drained ($0.55)

1 15oz. can petite diced tomatoes ($0.69)

1 15oz. can pumpkin purée ($1.05)

1/2 6oz. can tomato paste (5 Tbsp) ($0.25)

2 cups water ($0.00)

1 Tbsp chili powder ($0.30)

1/2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.05)

1 tsp ground cumin ($0.05)

1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)

1/2 tsp onion powder ($0.03)

1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)

1 tsp salt ($0.02)

Directions

Mince the garlic and dice the onion. Add the garlic, onion, and olive oil to a large pot. Sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until the onions are tender (about 5 minutes).

Add the ground beef and continue to cook until the beef is browned and cooked through.

Add the kidney beans (drained), black beans (drained), diced tomatoes (with juices), puréed pumpkin, tomato paste, water, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine.

Place a lid on top of the pot and allow the chili to come up to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Allow the chili to simmer for 30 minutes.

After simmering for 30 minutes, give the chili a taste and add salt if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings (sour cream, cheese, green onion, corn chips, etc.)

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1.25 cup
• Calories: 431 kcal
• Total Fat: 21 g
• Sodium: 1131 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 39 g
• Dietary Fiber: 14 g
• Protein: 24 g