Dinner for 6
Pumpkin Beef Chili
$11.09for 470 minServes 6
Ground beef, pumpkin, beans, tomatoes, and vegetables simmer with warm spices in this thick, savory chili.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ground beef, 1.5 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $8.23Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.21Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
 | Canned pumpkin, 15 oz$0.14/oz typical | 15 oz | $2.10Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 14 oz$0.08/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.12Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.63 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortFallWinter
$2.77 per serving$11.09 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 onion
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 large carrot
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 15 oz canned cannellini beans
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground sage
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Steps
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and cook the ground beef for 8 minutes, breaking it up until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the onion, celery, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic; cook for 8 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Stir in the chicken broth, pumpkin puree, beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, sage, salt, pepper, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and hot throughout.
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