Pumpkin Chili Seasonal Meal (Printer-Friendly)

A savory autumn dish mixing pumpkin, smoky sausage, beans, and warming spices for chilly evenings.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Oils

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Meat

02 - 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium onion, chopped
04 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

→ Spices

06 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
07 - 1½ tablespoons chili powder
08 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
09 - ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
10 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Canned Goods

11 - 2 (15-ounce) cans fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
12 - 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
13 - 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
14 - 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree

→ Liquids

15 - 2½ cups chicken broth

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Warm olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
02 - Add ground spicy Italian sausage and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into pieces until browned and fully cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
03 - In the same pot, cook chopped onion and red bell pepper for 10 to 12 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and ground cinnamon; cook for 30 seconds to release their aromas.
05 - Add fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and cooked sausage. Stir to combine evenly.
06 - Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
07 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with optional garnishes such as roasted pumpkin seeds, sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and avocado slices.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Simmering allows flavors to meld and deepens the chili’s savory profile while the pumpkin puree adds creamy texture without overpowering sweetness.
02 - This dish holds well for leftovers and freezes effectively; reheat gently to preserve texture.

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