Pumpkin Beef Chili Mac

Pumpkin beef chili mac combines ground beef, tomatoes, beans, pumpkin, and macaroni in a hearty one-pot stovetop dinner ready in about 40 minutes.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 can, 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 can, 15 oz kidney beans
• 8 oz elbow macaroni
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking instructions

1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and it reaches 160°F, about 7 to 9 minutes. (about 9 min) — 160°F
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook for 30 seconds. (about 5 min) — Medium heat
3. Stir in the pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes with their juices, kidney beans, macaroni, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil. (about 5 min) — High heat
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring often, until the macaroni is tender and the chili has thickened, about 10 to 12 minutes. (about 12 min) — Medium-low heat
5. Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese. (about 1 min)