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Chunky Pumpkin Chili

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"Ground beef and kidney beans are joined by pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice in this fall twist on chili!" — Inspired by Home Cooks

Directions

In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef until brown; drain. Stir in onion and bell pepper and cook 5 minutes. Stir in beans, tomato juice, diced tomatoes and pumpkin puree. Season with pumpkin pie spice, chili powder and SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener. Simmer 1 hour.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 20 mins

Footnotes

This is a reduced sugar version of a recipe originally submitted by an Allrecipes home cook.
Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups pumpkin chili

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 04, 2010

made this for Halloween this yr. when the neighbors come over & got rave reviews! I used an entire can of pumpkin & double the pumpkin pie spice. Even my husband said it was delicious & stopped home at lunch time asking for leftovers.

—silverlie

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 10, 2011

This wasn't really to my liking. With the small amount of chili pepper, it was not as spicy as I like my chili to be. I sort of expected that and didn't increase it this time around to see how the flavors melded without it. Since the pumpkin flavor was not really noticeable, I think additional spice would have been a nice addition. I was hoping that the pumpkin pie spice would bring out more of the pumpkin flavor somehow, but it tasted more like chili without the usual spiciness. Still very flavorful. I omitted the sweetener; it is such a small amount...not sure if it would have made a big difference. This recipe would be good for those who want a chili that isn't super spicy.

—allrecipesrocks

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12 Ratings

Oct 11, 2011

I'll admit, I was pretty skeptical of this recipe. Like so many people, I associate pumpkin with sweet desserts. Though in the back of my mind, I am fully aware that it is used in many savory recipes, I've never really gone there - until now. This was delicious. The pumpkin flavor is not overwhelming, but it's there, in the background, along with the pumpkin pie spice. The only change I made was out of necessity - I didn't have quite enough tomato juice, so I used a little tomato sauce and water to round it out. I'll definitely be making this one again!

—Pam-3BoysMama

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Nov 17, 2010

Incredible flavor.

—mpavia

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Oct 19, 2011

I fixed it as suggested and then decided to follow 'silverlies' changes. I really enjoyed the pumpkin taste so I wanted to make it more prominent. I'm looking forward to serving it to my Friday Philosophy Group soon.

—ladyg

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Oct 10, 2011

This was good, but not great. A little plain for my taste.

—Natalie

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Oct 30, 2011

My large family and the guests we had for dinner LOVED this chili and so did I. It was a nice twist to a family favorite. One of the guests said it was the best chili he ever had.

—Laura B

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Oct 28, 2011

I decided to choose this recipe over the other pumpkin chili recipes because it wasn't swimming in sugar. It was very similar to 2 others who each had 130+ ratings. I will be taking this to a potluck luncheon and won't label it "pumpkin" chili in case that seems to scare anyone off. HOWEVER, I will be willing to share this recipe with everyone and will decorate around the crockpot with pumpkins. The only modification I did was that I doubled the chili powder and am providing hot sauce and crackers on the side. I cannot wait to hear the reviews. I'm up against some gumbo. THROW DOWN and I'm gonna win! This is an easy recipe, inexpensive and great for topping baked potatoes. To save money, make your own pumpkin pie spice. Check this website for the ingredients. :) UPDATE: The chili pot was cleaned out! Many compliments. It's a keeper. :)

—Beckythebarber

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Nutrition

Calories
384 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
31.4 g
10%

Cholesterol
69 mg
23%

Fat
16.4 g
25%

Fiber
9.2 g
37%

Protein
28.2 g
56%

Sodium
924 mg
37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chunky Pumpkin Chili

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 384
Calories from Fat: 148

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.4g 25 %
Saturated Fat 6.2g 31 %
Cholesterol 69mg 23 %
Sodium 924mg 37 %
** Potassium 845mg 24 %
Total Carbohydrates 31.4g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 9.2g 37 %
Protein 28.2g 56 %
Sugars 10.2g
** Vitamin A 86 %
** Vitamin C 84 %
** Calcium 13 %
** Iron 67 %
** Thiamin 25 %
** Niacin 71 %
** Vitamin B6 32 %
** Magnesium 16 %
** Folate 27 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.