{"id":"fdfd9fe6-96fb-4011-9512-037a1d660a01","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/fdfd9fe6-96fb-4011-9512-037a1d660a01","source_url":"https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ba-syn-weeknight-pumpkin-chili","title":"Weeknight Pumpkin Chili","description":"A can of pumpkin puree adds richness, body, and an autumnal hue to this speedy chili, letting the flavors of the spices, aromatics, and ground beef shine.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","total_time":"35 minutes","image_url":"https://assets.epicurious.com/photos/68e50ed568850b3ce45f7c73/16:9/w_2656,h_1494,c_limit/1125_WKNT_SS_02_WKNT_Beef%20and%20Pumpkin%20Chili_066_FINAL.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 onion, coarsely chopped","item":"onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"coarsely chopped"},{"text":"1 medium jalapeño, coarsely chopped, plus more thinly sliced for\nserving","item":"medium jalapeño, coarsely chopped","quantity":1,"preparation":"plus more thinly sliced for\nserving"},{"text":"4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":4,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"1 15-oz. can pumpkin purée","item":"15-oz. can pumpkin purée","quantity":1},{"text":"2 tsp. smoked paprika","item":"smoked paprika","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1½ tsp. ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 lb. ground beef","item":"ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt","item":"Diamond Crystal or 1.25 tsp. Morton kosher salt","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, divided","item":"Worcestershire sauce","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"Freshly ground pepper","item":"Freshly ground pepper"},{"text":"1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed","item":"15-oz. can black beans","quantity":1,"preparation":"rinsed"},{"text":"1 15 oz. can pinto beans, rinsed","item":"15 oz. can pinto beans","quantity":1,"preparation":"rinsed"},{"text":"4 cups low-sodium chicken broth","item":"low-sodium chicken broth","quantity":4,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Sour cream and unsalted, roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas; for serving)","item":"Sour cream and unsalted, roasted pumpkin seeds","preparation":"pepitas; for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Add 1 onion, coarsely chopped, and 1 medium jalapeño, coarsely chopped; cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, 3–4 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"Add 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add one 15-oz. can pumpkin purée, 2 tsp. smoked paprika, and 1½ tsp. ground cumin and cook, stirring often, until some of the liquid in purée has evaporated, 3–4 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Add 1 lb. ground beef, 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; season generously with freshly ground pepper. Cook, breaking up beef with a wooden spoon and stirring often, until meat is cooked through and incorporated into purée to create a thick paste, about 5 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Add one 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed, one 15 oz. can pinto beans, rinsed, and 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat so mixture is at a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened to the consistency of chili, 15–18 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce."},{"number":5,"text":"To serve, ladle chili into bowls and top each with a dollop of sour cream; scatter unsalted, roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and thinly sliced jalapeños over."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.852154+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.852154+00:00"}