Easy Pumpkin Chili {Paleo, Whole30}
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Served Person: 8
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 lb grass fed ground beef
- 1 large green pepper (diced)
- 1/2 lb organic ground pork (or turkey or all beef if preferred)
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil (to brown the meat)
- 1/2-3/4 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste plus some to sprinkle on meat)
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (not drained no salt added)
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder (*1/2 tsp if you want more
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (**i used primal palate)
- chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (if desired)
- Carbohydrate 0.509428124306897 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.159474687287479 g
- Fiber 0.301162507338781 g
- Protein 0.12905937484454 g
- Saturated Fat 0.0246053124625552 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (88g)
- Sodium 6.59993748719294 mg
- Sugar 0.208265616968116 g
- Trans Fat 0.0243866249648123 g
- Calories 3 calories
Heat a large deep skillet or duch oven over medium high heat and add coconut oil. Add the beef and pork, breaking up clumps to evenly brown. Once 2/3 done, drain fat (leave a bit) and add onions and peppers. Stir and continue to cook 2 minutes or until beef is browned and onions and pepper start to soften. Do not drain any more fat. Add garlic, stir, and cook another minute. Lower the heat and add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, pumpkin, 1/2 tsp salt and all spices. Stir to combine well, then raise heat to bring to a boil. Once bubbling, lower heat to a slow simmer, cover, and allow to simmer for at least 15 minutes (and up to 45) to thicken and combine flavors. The flavor will only get better the longer this chili simmers, which makes it great for leftovers too. Garnish with cilantro and avocado if desired and serve. Serves 6-8. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Brown the beef and cook the onions, peppers and garlic as directed, then transfer to your slow cooker and add remaining ingredients. Cook on low for 4 hours.
