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Pumpkin Chili

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"My hometown has a pumpkin festival every year and this is one of the recipes our family enjoys." — BMWRIGHT69

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 sugar. Simmer 1 hour.

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

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 05, 2003

I used this recipe when I was throwing a chili cookoff at my house and I decided to compete in the "Most Interesting Ingredient" category. This was a wonderful recipe, but I did change it: I used a large can of pumpkin, I substituted black beans, I added approx. 1/4 cup chili powder and doubled the cumin and added approx. 1/4 cup sugar. I actually won my own chili competition with this recipe! It's wonderful! (but some of the best recipes are ones that you alter to fit your own style!)

—NAWTYJO

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 09, 2010

This was okay, but being from Texas I prefer my chili really spicy. I decided to try this because of my love for pumpkin. I used all low sodium ingredients and only added 2 tbsp of sugar because I was afraid of it being too sweet. Not bad but just not my taste.

—laurita

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Nov 04, 2006

My potluck guests loved this chili. I used 1 1/2 lbs hamburg instead of 2 lbs, added 2 15 oz cans of black beans and an additional can of kidney beans (drained), an entire 15 oz can of pumpkin puree, omitted the sugar and added 2 tsp cumin and 2 tsp cayenne. This was fabulous chili! Thanks so much for the recipe, Teresa.

—PHOENIXSINCLAIR

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Nov 02, 2007

I won an "Iron Chef" competition with this (the secret ingredient had to be pumpkin - was totally unique!) Did add a few things though - 2 cloves minced garlic FULL can of the pumpkin puree "dash" of kosher salt and a lot more chili powder ....delicious and unique!

—Alana

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Nov 01, 2003

This is a great unique chili! It rather reminded me of a middle eastern dish because of the cinnamon blended with cumin. (yes, I added a bit of cumin in addition to the chili powder.) I also used tofu instead of ground beef, which is my usual vegetarian substitution in chili. A great combination of flavors to give a delicious chili!

—HEATHERDALEY

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Jun 12, 2006

Very good chili. Used 1 lb fround beef and 1 lb ground pork. Also used good quality ancho chili powder. Thought the smokiness of the ancho chilis would compliment the pumpkin. Did not have pumpkin pie spice, so I used a mix of cinnanmon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger. Only used about 1 Tbps of sugar. Used about 3/4th of can of tomato juice just because I like my chili thick.

—I Love to Eat

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Nov 06, 2003

Entered a chili cookoff competition at work with this recipe and came in second. Everyone gave it high marks and mainly wanted to taste it due to the uniqueness of using pumpkin in a chili. Am planning to enter it in a chili competition at a local festival next year.

—SPAYPETS

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Oct 04, 2006

This recipe is a perfect blend of chili and pumpkin pie. The spices comingle nicely on the tongue. It was a hit with my picky husband and 3 year old.

—Jennifer

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Nutrition

Calories
409 kcal
20%

Carbohydrates
37.6 g
12%

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

Pumpkin Chili

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 409
Calories from Fat: 148

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.4g 25 %
Saturated Fat 6.2g 31 %
Cholesterol 69mg 23 %
Sodium 924mg 37 %
** Potassium 846mg 24 %
Total Carbohydrates 37.6g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 9.2g 37 %
Protein 28.2g 56 %
Sugars 16.4g
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.