• Home
    • Recipes
      • Recipe Index
      • VIDEO SERIES: Learn to Cook on a Budget
      • How-To & Cooking Tutorials
      • Popular Recipes
    • Meal Plans
      • Weekly Meal Plans
      • Freezer Meal Plans
      • The ORIGINAL 20 Meals for $150 Plans
    • Classes
      • Grocery Savings 101 Workshop
      • Freezer Cooking 101 Workshop
      • Meal Planning 101 Workshop
      • Whis-Kid Cooking Lessons
      • Instant Pot Cooking 101 Course
      • My Efficient Kitchen Course
    • Store
    • Blog
    • Contact
      • About
      • Press
    • Login

    $5 Dinners | Budget Recipes, Meal Plans, Freezer Meals

    Budget Recipes, Meal Plans, Freezer Meals and Cooking Tutorials for the Busy Home Chef

    Join Erin's 5-Ingredient Challenge in 2023

    Chili with Pumpkin and Cinnamon

    November 29, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

    8 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet

    Sign up to receive FREE weekly emails with recipes, coupons and other money saving tips right into your inbox. Become a friend on Facebook too AND/OR join the $5 Meal Plan Family and get meal plans delivered to you each week!

    I remember seeing a recipe for some kind of chili with pumpkin in it about this time last year. If you remember, this time last year, I was suffering from “newborn mommy brain!”

    I have no recollection as to where I saw this recipe, but I remember being both intrigued and bothered by the concept of adding pumpkin to chili. I also remember thinking that it was as simple as adding canned pumpkin to a basic chili recipe.

    So fast forward to today…I am no longer suffering from “newborn mommy brain” and there is finally canned pumpkin in the stores (after 2 years of shortage and not being able to find any of the shelves other than during the holiday season). It’s about time I tried this.

    The adventurous part of me thought it seemed totally possible. But the sensible side of me knew it wouldn’t work.

    The adventurous side was right. Smooth, with little pumpkin taste coming through. It left me with the same taste that I have after leaving Skyline Chili…it’s the cinnamon that lingers on your taste buds!

    Chili with Pumpkin and Cinnamon

    Adapted from I can’t remember where!

    Ingredients

    • About 1.3 lb. ground beef ($1.99)
    • 1 small red onion, chopped ($.35)
    • 4 garlic cloves, crushed ($.10)
    • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes with jalapenos (free)
    • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes (free)
    • 1 15 oz canned pure pumpkin ($.99)
    • 1 cup homemade or store bought beef broth
    • 3  cups cooked red kidney beans ($.60)
    • 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder ($.15)
    • Couple dashes cinnamon ($.03)
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Veggies – We had with leftover Gingered Carrots! ($.50-ish)

    Directions

    • Brown the ground beef with the red onion and garlic in a large saucepan.  Drain and return to pan.
    • Add both cans of diced tomatoes, the pumpkin, beef broth and beans and stir through.
    • Stir in the chili powder and cinnamon.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Let simmer over low heat for 45 minutes to an hour.
    • Reheat or cook carrots or other veggie.
    • Serve Chili with Pumpkin and Cinnamon with Gingered Carrots.

    Cost $4.71

    Print This Post
    8 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet

    Filed Under: Beans Recipes, Beef Recipes, Budget Friendly Recipes, Chili Recipes, Dairy Free Meal Ideas, Gluten Free Recipes, Pantry Staple Recipe Ideas, Soup Recipes

    Comments

    1. Birgitte says

      November 29, 2010 at 6:31 pm

      How funny! I was looking for this a couple of hours ago. I have a freezer full of homemade pureed pumpkin and getting sick of pumpkin pie…

      Reply
    2. Bethany at The Big Red Pot says

      November 29, 2010 at 8:27 pm

      I made one a few weeks ago and loved it – how wonderful to be able to add the vitamins and health benefits of pumpkin without ever skipping a beat!

      http://thebigredpot.blogspot.com/2010/11/spicy-pumpkin-chili.html

      Reply
    3. [email protected] Balance Sheet says

      November 29, 2010 at 10:14 pm

      I might have to try this, but with butternut squash. I have 3 on my counter and I have been looking for something different to do with them.

      Thanks for the link-up.

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    I’m Erin Chase…

    Also known as the
    $5 Dinner Mom.

    I have a little problem. I cannot make a meal that costs more than $5.
    It’s a fun challenge,
    and my pocketbook
    thanks me.
    Want to join me?

    Learn more here!

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Search $5 Dinners

    Favorite Meal Planning & Cooking Resources

    Whis-Kid Cooking Lessons Grocery Budget Makeover My Freezeasy Erin Chase Store 5DD Freebie Library 20 Meals for $150 Plans

    © 2023 5 Dollar Dinners | Disclosure Policy | Copyright Information | Terms of Service/Privacy Policy | Accessibility | Design & Tech Support by Klong Designs



    Copyright © 2023 · 5 Dollar Dinners Genesis Child Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in