Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground spicy Italian sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- In the same pot, add finely chopped onion and diced red bell pepper. Sauté until softened and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic cloves, ground cumin, chili powder, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and ground cinnamon. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add in fire-roasted tomatoes, drained kidney and black beans, pumpkin puree, and chicken broth. Stir until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Taste the chili and adjust seasonings as needed. Consider stirring in maple syrup for sweetness.
- Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds, sour cream, shredded cheddar, and avocado.
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Notes
This chili is perfect for make-ahead meals. Prepare in advance and simply warm it up on busy weeknights.
