Pumpkin Chili
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili is the perfect gluten free fall recipe combining tons of spices and flavor for a delicious dinner, great for the autumn months.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 15 oz kidney beans
- 29 oz tomato sauce
- 4 oz diced green chilies
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 2 jalapeños, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
Optional Toppings
- cheddar cheese, shredded
- avocado, diced
- cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and green bell pepper, saute 4-5 minutes, then add the garlic and saute for an additional minute.
- Add the ground beef and cook through.
- While the meat is cooking, add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, green chilies, pumpkin puree & jalapeños to a slow cooker.
- Add the ground beef.
- Add the chili powder, crushed red pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, cumin, salt & sugar.
- Combine well.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low 6-8 hours.
- Serve with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Vegetarian Option: Substitute ground beef with meatless crumbles or soy chorizo.
Nutritional information provided does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Serving 4gCalories 407kcal (20%)Carbohydrates 40g (13%)Protein 23g (46%)Fat 18g (28%)Saturated Fat 6g (30%)Cholesterol 53mg (18%)Sodium 1190mg (50%)Potassium 1371mg (39%)Fiber 11g (44%)Sugar 14g (16%)Vitamin A 12185mg (244%)Vitamin C 49.3mg (60%)Calcium 115mg (12%)Iron 7.3mg (41%)
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