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Creamy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili

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A rich, smoky, and comforting chili made with pumpkin puree for a velvety texture. This easy slow cooker recipe requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 15 oz can 100% pure pumpkin puree
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce (no-salt-added)
  • 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Heavy cream or sour cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon. Add onions during the last 2 minutes to soften. Drain excess grease.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté diced onions in a little oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Transfer the browned meat and onions to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  4. Add pumpkin puree, tomato sauce, chicken broth, black beans, and minced chipotle peppers to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  5. Sprinkle smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  7. Once cooked, stir well and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt, spice, or thickness as needed (add broth if too thick, or cook uncovered on HIGH for 30 mins if too thin).
  8. Serve hot with toppings like sour cream, cheese, or cilantro.

Notes

Ensure you use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumble or extra beans, and use vegetable broth. The flavors improve overnight in the refrigerator.

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