Description
A warm and cozy bowl of fall flavors, this easy pumpkin venison chili is rich and hearty with subtle earthy, sweet notes from delicious pumpkin puree. Made with ground venison, your favorite beer, and a touch of cinnamon, this chili is full of flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground venison
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup beer (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground venison and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, beef broth, and beer (if using) to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors of the pumpkin venison chili to meld.
- Season the pumpkin venison chili with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier pumpkin venison chili, add more cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño with the onions.
- You can substitute butternut squash puree for pumpkin puree if desired.
- This venison and pumpkin chili can be made ahead of time and reheats well.
- Leftovers of this hearty venison pumpkin stew can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg