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Pumpkin Chili

Don't forget to add your favorite toppings to this hearty pumpkin chili!

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 10 small links maple pork sausage
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 orange or yellow bell pepper
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 1 can (15.5 oz) cannelloni beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (29 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup beef broth can add more at the end if you like it a bit thinner
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tsp oregano I used fresh because I had it, but dried is fine
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a heavy bottomed pot, add 2 tbsp of olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent, about 10 min. 

  2. Add the garlic and all the peppers and sauté for another 5-8 minutes.  Set aside.

  3. Remove the sausage from the casing.  It should squeeze out easily. 

  4. In the same pot, add 2 tbsp olive oil and brown sausage and ground beef.  Cook about 10 minutes and salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Once the meat is browned, add back the sautéed peppers and onions.

  6. Then add the spices, diced tomatoes, beans, and pumpkin puree.  Stir in the beef broth till berthing is combined.

  7. Lower the heat to simmer for about 1.5 hours stirring occasionally.

  8. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.  Serve with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.