Pumpkin Chili

Name: Pumpkin Chili | Lodge Cast Iron
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6 - 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 of pound turkey sausage; 4 of cloves garlic, minced; 1 of large yellow onion, chopped; 1 of red bell pepper, chopped; 1 of yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1, of 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons of chili powder; 1 tablespoon of cumin; 2 teaspoons of salt, plus extra for finishing; 1 teaspoon of pepper, plus extra for finishing; ½ teaspoon of cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper; 1, of 16-ounce can or bottle of pumpkin-style beer; 2, of 14.5-ounce cans fire-roasted tomatoes; 1, of 15-ounce can pumpkin puree; ½ cup of heavy cream; ½ cup of sour cream; ¼ cup of chopped cilantro

Lodge Cast Iron | October 28, 2020

Want to jazz up your traditional chili recipe? Just add pumpkin puree! The pumpkin's hint of sweetness mixes with the spicy flavors of the chili for a warmth that's savory and satisfying. This recipe is perfect for a chilly autumn evening.

Level

Intermediate

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

1 hour

Serves

6-8

Cook it With Our

5 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound turkey sausage
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1, 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons salt, plus extra for finishing
1 teaspoon pepper, plus extra for finishing
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1, 16-ounce can or bottle of pumpkin-style beer
2, 14.5-ounce cans fire-roasted tomatoes
1, 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Directions

Heat olive oil in 5 Quart Dutch Oven over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes.
Add ground turkey sausage, breaking into pieces, and brown 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and onion and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, 5 minutes.
Toss in bell peppers, beans, spices, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper, and stir well. Continue cooking for 5 minutes.
Slowly add beer and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer. Add fire-roasted tomatoes and pumpkin puree and simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro.

Pro Tips:

Want to make this recipe vegetarian? Substitute an extra 15-ounce can of black beans for the turkey sausage.
Want it without the beer? Substitute 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock.

Contributed By: Lodge Cast Iron

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