# Pumpkin Chili

This pumpkin chili is a perfect fall twist on a classic, offering comforting spices and a hint of sweetness from pumpkin, made heartier with Minute Instant Rice and Quinoa.

- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup beer (lager or amber)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced, fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2.5 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 bag Minute Instant Rice and Quinoa
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 to taste Salt
- 1 to taste pepper
- 1 to taste shredded cheese
- 1 sour cream
- 1 green onion
- 1 lime wedges

## Instructions

1. Sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño with a pinch of salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cinnamon for 5-7 minutes until softened.
2. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Push the vegetables to one side and add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
4. Stir in tomato paste and let it cook off in the pan for a bit before incorporating with the rest of the ingredients.
5. Pour in the beef broth and beer.
6. Add in diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and pumpkin puree.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and a bay leaf.
8. Bring the mixture to a boil.
9. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Add in Minute Instant Rice and Quinoa.
11. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
12. Serve and top with freshly shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, and a squeeze of lime juice.

## Equipment

- large pot
- wooden spoon
- ladle

## Tips

- Adding Minute Instant Rice and Quinoa adds extra texture and heartiness.
- Pumpkin puree adds a hint of sweetness and comforting flavor.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8SdkhmH/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e84cfefb-24c1-4cb3-80f1-21ce0a3b6e7f
- Extracted: 2025-09-07

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