Get the Recipe: Paleo Pumpkin Chili
This Paleo Pumpkin Chili is incredibly hearty, savory, and flavorful. The addition of pumpkin adds a ton of flavor and thickness. This Whole30 compliant chili is great for cozy fall dinners, meal prep, and leftovers!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef, or ground turkey
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- pinch sea salt
- 2 tsp ground pepper
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- jalapeños, to garnish
Instructions
Slow Cooker Method
- First, brown the ground beef with the olive oil and chopped onion in a large skillet.
- Cook until beef is brown and crumbly and onion is tender.
- Discard excess grease from pan.
- Add beef mixture to slow cooker. Add in remaining ingredients except jalapeños. Stir to combine.
- Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or slow for 5 to 6 hours.
- Finally, ladle into bowls and top with desired toppings.
Instant Pot Method
- Press sauté. Add in beef, olive oil, and chopped onion to Instant Pot.
- Sauté for 5 minutes, until beef is brown and crumbly and onion is tender.
- Press cancel. Carefully drain any excess grease from pot.
- Then, add in remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Secure lid. Pressure cook on high for 20 minutes.
- Once timer goes off, allow pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Finally, ladle into bowls and top with desired toppings.
Notes
- Ground turkey, ground pork, ground chicken, or a combination of these can replace ground beef if desired.
- Use pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling!
- The seasonings and spices can be altered slightly to suit your taste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- This chili can be frozen and then thawed.
Calories: 337kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 81mg, Sodium: 459mg, Potassium: 572mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 5034IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 59mg, Iron: 4mg