Pumpkin, Beef, and Black Bean Chili

Name: Pumpkin, Beef, and Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb. ground beef; 1 medium sweet onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp. chili powder; 1 tbsp. dried oregano; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 3 c. cubed sweet pumpkin or butternut squash; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 (14-ounce) can low-sodium beef broth; 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro; Sliced fresh jalapeños; 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream; 1 tbsp. minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; 2 tsp. fresh lime zest; 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Sep 15, 2014

4 Ratings

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Ryan Liebe

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

398

The addition of pumpkin makes this hearty beef and bean chili perfect for fall.

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Ingredients

Chili

1 1/4 lb. ground beef
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
3 cups cubed sweet pumpkin or butternut squash
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (14-ounce) can low-sodium beef broth
1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Sliced fresh jalapeños

Chipotle Sour Cream

1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
1 Tbsp. minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
2 tsp. fresh lime zest
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Step 1Make chipotle sour cream: Stir together sour cream, chipotle, lime zest, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Step 2Make chili: Cook beef in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until beef crumbles and is no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon. Cook onion and next 2 ingredients in drippings for 7 minutes. Stir in chili powder and next 2 ingredients and cook 1 more minute. Stir in pumpkin and next 5 ingredients.
3. Step 3Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until pumpkin is tender. Stir in cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with jalapeños and chipotle sour cream.