Smoky Pumpkin Chili with Organic Beef

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Pumpkin Chili with Organic Beef

Pumpkin might not be an obvious addition to chili, but we find it gives body. On cool days, pumpkin chili really hits the spot with the smoky, spicy flavors. Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS

  • 5 cup beef stock
  • 2 cup canned, diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup carrot, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 cilantro, chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup fire roasted tomatoes, canned
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup kidney or black beans, cooked
  • 1 1/2 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 cup onions, diced
  • 1/2 tbsp oregano
  • 1.5 lbs organic ground beef
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup peppers, diced
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 4 oz tin canned green chilies

PREPARATION

  1. Saute the ground beef in a soup pot, then drain off any fat.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients, except cilantro and lime juice, and simmer until vegetables are well cooked.
  3. Mix in the cilantro and lime towards the end.