Whole30 Pumpkin Chili
Servings 6 servings
This whole30 no-bean pumpkin chili is the ultimate comfort food for those cooler fall and winter nights! The pumpkin lends a thick velvety texture that makes this chili ultra filling and satisfying. {gluten-free & paleo}
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 bell peppers diced (red, green and yellow for colour)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 can green chilis
- 1 14 oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup tomato sauce look for one with no sugar added
- 1 cup no salt-added broth or more if you prefer a thinner chili
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Lime Juice
- Chopped green onion
- Sliced jalapeno peppers
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the onion and peppers and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender and fragrant. Add minced garlic, cook for an additional minute.
- Next, add the ground beef to the pan. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and cocoa powder and stir until combined with beef and vegetable mixture.
- Next, toss in green chilis, tomatoes, pumpkin, tomato sauce, and broth.
- Simmer for 20-30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide chili into bowls and garnish with optional toppings.
Notes
* You may wish to adjust the amount of broth that you use to make a thinner chili
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 629mgPotassium: 939mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 11055IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 7mg
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