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Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili

October 4, 2018 by Sandy 9 Comments

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Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili is a delicious Fall comfort food. A hearty chili that isn’t too heavy, with the addition of creamy, healthy pumpkin puree. Pressure cooker pumpkin chili is so flavorful and satisfying!

Pumpkin Chili topped with shredded cheese and sour cream in a turquoise bowl

Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili

Hello Fall! Hello crisp air, sweaters, boots, and pumpkin spice everything! This is a beautiful season, and I love it. Confession: Spring is my favorite, but the Fall is the next best season! One thing is for sure, Fall comfort food is my favorite!

I make chili all year long, and it is a family favorite. There are so many ways to make it, and each season lends a flavor that makes for a unique chili! It’s fun to switch it up!

Pumpkin Chili in a turquoise bowl in front of two small pumpkins

It may seem strange to add pumpkin to chili, but it blends in very well and adds body, nutrition, and flavor without making it heavy. If you are buying pumpkin in the store, make sure you get the 100% pure pumpkin puree and not the pumpkin pie mix. Though that could be interesting…

This time of year you might see the cute little Sugar Pie Pumpkins for sale. These are what you want to use if you are making your own pumpkin puree. My recipe for Homemade Instant Pot Pumpkin Puree is so easy, and you can use the puree for pumpkin pie, cheesecake, smoothies, and this chili!

Pumpkin Chili topped with shredded cheese and sour cream in a turquoise bowl in front of a pressure cooker

Making Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili is much faster than stove top, so this recipe is perfect for a weeknight, or Game Day, and after church.

Confession: My hubby strongly dislikes pumpkin, or any kind of squash. When I make this Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili I don’t tell him that it has pumpkin in it! He doesn’t know, and loves it! I’m so bad! 😀 I don’t think he’d mind, but it’s kind of fun this way!

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Pumpkin Chili topped with shredded cheese and sour cream in a turquoise bowl
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Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili is a delicious Fall comfort food. A hearty chili that isn't too heavy, with the addition of creamy, healthy pumpkin puree. Pressure cooker pumpkin chili is so flavorful and satisfying!

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pressure cooker pumpkin chili recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 306 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef (or ground Turkey 93% lean)
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 4 cloves Garlic, pressed or minced
  • 2 tsp Oregano (Mexican if you have it)
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin
  • 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt (or 1 tsp table salt, or more to taste)
  • 1 (7 oz) can Green Chiles, diced, mild
  • 2 1/2 cups Chicken Broth (low sodium)
  • 1 Chipotle in Adobo (plus 2 tsp of the adobo sauce)
  • 2 (15 oz) cans Black Beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can Red Kidney Beans, or pinto beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 1 (14 oz) can Diced Tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 (15 oz) can Pumpkin Puree (not pumpkin pie mix) about 2 cups
  • 1 (6 oz) can Tomato Paste
Instructions
  1. Have all of the ingredients ready: chopped, measured, and cans opened, before you start!

  2. Turn on the pot's Sauté setting. Add the ground beef, onion, and the bay leaf. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the meat, until mostly done.

  3. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 30 seconds.

  4. Add the oregano, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and salt. Stir.

  5. Add the green chiles, chicken broth, the chipotle pepper & adobo sauce, and all of the beans. Stir.

  6. Add the diced tomatoes and their juice.Don't stir.

  7. Add the pumpkin by spoonfuls on top. Don't stir it in. Do the same with the tomato paste (by not stirring you are avoiding the possibility of getting the dreaded "Burn" message from it being too thick).

  8. Cancel the Sauté setting and close the lid. Set the steam release knob to the Sealing position.

  9. Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button or dial, then the +/- button or dial to select 10 minutes. High pressure. The pot will take several minutes to come to pressure.

  10. When the cook cycle has finished, let the pot sit undisturbed for 15 minutes (15 minute natural release). Then manually Quick Release the remaining steam/pressure by turning the steam release knob to the Venting position.

  11. When the pin in the lid drops down, open the lid and carefully stir the chili. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

  12. Serve with your favorite garnishes on top. Some suggestions are: cheese, sour cream, avocado, crushed tortilla chips, onion, cilantro, or whatever you like!

Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili is a delicious Fall comfort food. A hearty chili that isn't too heavy, with the addition of creamy, healthy pumpkin puree. Pressure cooker pumpkin chili is very flavorful and so satisfying! simplyhappyfoodie.com #instantpotrecipes #instantpotpumpkinchili #instantpotchili #pressurecookerchili

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Filed Under: Dinner, Gluten-Free, Instant Pot, Instant Pot Soup Recipes, Recipes, Soups, Stews & Chowders

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  1. Diane

    December 31, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    We are a big 4 generation family. If I double this recipe will it fit into my 8 quart instapot?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      December 31, 2020 at 2:15 pm

      Yes.

      Reply
  2. Carol Knight

    December 18, 2020 at 3:26 am

    Hi. i will be substituting chipotle chili pepper seasoning for the chipotle in adobo sauce. how much should i use?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      December 23, 2020 at 12:46 am

      Just a little, unless you like it spicier. Maybe 1/4 to 1/2 tsp at first. You can add a little at the end if you want more.

      Reply
  3. Kristen

    March 21, 2019 at 7:31 am

    Sounds yummy. I love chili. How spicy is this? I love spice, but I’m also cooking for Mom and Dad and Dad likes chili. He doesn’t do too spicy, however.

    Reply
    • Sandy

      March 21, 2019 at 1:23 pm

      It’s not that spicy, however you can omit the chipotle and just use some of the adobo sauce and it will take the heat down.

      Reply
  4. Jakcie Hammett

    January 14, 2019 at 3:20 pm

    I will be making this soon! Do you know how the recipe would be adjusted for dried beans?? Excited to try it

    Reply
    • Sandy

      January 14, 2019 at 4:11 pm

      Soak the beans overnight, then cook about 25 minutes, 15 minute NPR. It will require more liquid, possibly 2 cups more. I haven’t tested this with this recipe, but that may be a good starting point. Please let me know if it works for you.

      Reply
  5. Jayne Martin

    October 7, 2018 at 11:40 am

    This looks delicious!

    Reply

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