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Pumpkin & Beef Chili with Green Onions & Cool Yogurt
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 606 kcal / serving
- ★ 4.1 on Mealime
A cozy pumpkin-beef chili with green onions and cool yogurt. Lean beef and beans simmer with tomatoes and pumpkin for a hearty, balanced bowl that comes together quickly for weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients
- ½ (15 oz) canblack beans
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- ¾ lblean ground beef
- ¼ cupplain Greek yogurt
- ½ (15 oz) canpure pumpkin purée
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- yellow onions
From the pantry: black pepper, chili powder, cinnamon, ground, cumin, ground, salt, virgin coconut oil
Cookware
can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · mixing bowls · stirring spoon
Directions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Peel and finely dice the yellow onion; peel and mince the garlic.
- Lightly oil the pan, add the ground beef, and cook, breaking it up, until browned.
- Add the onion and garlic; reduce heat to medium and cook until the onion softens.
- Drain and rinse the black beans.
- In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Add the spice mix, beans, tomatoes, and pumpkin purée to the pan; stir to combine and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Rinse and chop the green onions, stir half into the chili and reserve the rest for garnish.
- Serve the chili in bowls, top with the remaining green onions and spoonfuls of yogurt.
Two tips
- Prep ahead by chopping the yellow onion, green onions, and garlic up to a day in advance.
- When serving, dollop plain Greek yogurt on top and use the remaining green onions as a fresh garnish.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 606 kcal
- Protein
- 44 g
- Carbs
- 41 g
- Fat
- 31 g
- Fiber
- 16 g
- Sodium
- 405 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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