Pumpkin Chili

Submitted by southern chef in lo

"A unique twist on chili--try it, it will surprise you."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups fresh pumpkin or 2 cups canned pumpkin
• 3 lbs ground beef
• 2 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 3 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms

directions

1. Brown the ground beef and pour off grease.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot, stirring well. Simmer for 1 to 2 hours.
3. Serve with crackers, hot bread, or garlic bread.

Reviews

[ratherbeswimmin]

I did like this chili, even though the seasoning is very mild. Never had mushrooms in chili and I loved that. The pumpkin flavor was not detectable, but does add great nutritive value. Thick and hearty; enjoyed with a chunk of homemade bread. Thanks.

 

[merandmalmom]

Made with veggie crumbles for my vegetarian BIL and it was so good! Rich flavor. Everyone in my family just loved it. My personal change will be to put in a slightly less onions. But no one else complained!

 

[WhatamIgonnaeatnext]

This was an excellent recipe. I didn't use the red pepper because my husband said he wouldn't like it. But I think it would have been much better with it, as it was bland without it. So I'm giving it five stars. He agreed that the red pepper should have been included. It doesn't taste weird like pumpkin or anything. I will make it again when it turns cold weather.

 

[5thCourse]

Who would have thought...! I had a chunk of roasted pumpkin left over and used that. It makes for a wonderfully thick texture which my husband loved. I cut the quantities way back for the two of us. The chili powder I currently use is blended with a bit of cumin which went perfectly here. Thanks for the treat!

 

[Jayne B]

This is a marvelous substitution for those who don't like spicy chili.I also made sourdough biscuits to accompany. It is an easy recipe with easy directions.