This “Best Ever Healthy Pumpkin Chili” is a new recipe that I tried this year on my family. Pumpkin puree, ground beef, chili beans, diced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, chicken broth and chili seasonings made for a great tasting bowl of hearty, healthy, chili. I will tell you it tasted very similar to our regular chili recipe, and my husband did not even know that there was pumpkin in it! This is a mild recipe, but could easily be spiced up a bit if you need more heat in your life.
This best ever healthy pumpkin chili is healthy without even trying!
You will see in my notes below on the recipe that I have ideas on how to make this as healthy, clean recipe. Choosing lean beef (or even venison or bison, etc would work too!), lower sodium canned goods & broth, and light toppings help make this a healthy recipe choice. Chili is a good, clean, meal choice that the entire family loves, and doesn’t even realize how healthy it is! You could step up the healthy game by adding a side salad to the menu to go along with it.
This recipe is packed with clean, healthy ingredients. Pumpkin is an excellent source of vitamin A, Potassium and Iron. The ground beef is an excellent source of protein and 10 essential nutrients. To learn more about the value of lean beef in your diet go to Beef It’s What’s For Dinner website for reputable information.
Best Ever Healthy Pumpkin Chili
Equipment
- 1 Dutch oven Or pot, slow cooker, etc
- 1 cutting board
- utensils for stirring and measuring
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef browned
- 1 Onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 3 tbsp brown sugar or sugar substitute
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 15 oz can of pumpkin
- 2 15 oz cans of diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth reduced sodium
- 2 15 oz cans chili beans low sodium
- saltines, light sour cream, cheese for toppings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat dutch oven to medium-high heat. Add olive oil, pepper & onion. Sauté until soft.
- Once veggies are tender, add browned ground beef, seasonings and brown sugar to Dutch oven. Stir together.
- Add diced tomatoes, chili beans, pumpkin and chicken broth to mixture.
- Stir mixture and reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Enjoy, and serve with your favorite toppings!
Notes
It’s the season for Pumpkin Recipes!
Be sure to check out these DELICIOUS pumpkin cookies with white chocolate and frosting. I could eat these all year round they are so yummy! (pictured below)
Pumpkin Cookies
In conclusion, pumpkin is a healthy and delicious food choice for fall. I hope you enjoy this recipe! Be sure to comment below if you try it.
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