Beef · American · 30 min
Pumpkin & Beef Chili with Green Onions & Cool Yogurt
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 606 kcal / serving
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
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Produce
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- yellow onions
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lblean ground beef
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ¼ cupplain Greek yogurt
Pantry & dry goods
- ½ (15 oz) canblack beans
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
- ½ (15 oz) canpure pumpkin purée
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| black beans | ½ (15 oz) can | 1 (15 oz) can | 1 ½ (15 oz) cans |
| diced tomatoes | 1 (14.5 oz) can | 2 (14.5 oz) cans | 3 (14.5 oz) cans |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| green onions (scallions) | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 ½ small bunches |
| lean ground beef | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| plain Greek yogurt | ¼ cup | ½ cup | ¾ cup |
| pure pumpkin purée | ½ (15 oz) can | 1 (15 oz) can | 1 ½ (15 oz) cans |
| yellow onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
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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
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