"For ....we can make liquor to sweeten our lips
Of pumpkins and parsnips and walnut-tree chips."
~ Henry David Thoreau, 'Walden' (1854)
Autumn Texture Overlay
(original photo at Franklin Cider Mill, Franklin MI)
PUMPKIN CHILI
~ A delightful autumn twist on traditional chili, rich in flavor and ... the simmering smell ... simply divine!
(a repost seasonal favorite in case you missed it)
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2-3 lbs. lean ground beef
2 large chopped onions
1 chopped red pepper
1 chopped green, yellow, or orange pepper
2 (28 oz.) cans diced tomatoes with juice
2 cans rinsed black beans
1 large can pumpkin puree
1 can sliced black olives
1 bottle (12 oz.) Pumpkin Ale
(e.g. America's Original Pumpkin Ale - Buffalo Bill's Brewery
or Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale)
2 heaping Tbsp. chili powder (or more to taste)
2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 pinches of brown sugar
coarse salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
sour cream
chopped green onions
- Cook beef in large stockpot until well browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onions and peppers and cook until soft. Add tomatoes and juice, beans, pumpkin, black olives, beer, spices, brown sugar, salt & pepper. Bring to boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Adjust seasonings. Let rest a bit before serving or refrigerate (even better) and reheat.
- Ladle hot chili into bowls and, if desired, top with dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions. Warm White Cheddar Scallion Muffins are delicious on the side.
Note: Easy make ahead treat for Thanksgiving house guests.
Comments
Hi Jalin ... thank you!
Eileen
As for Buffalo Bill's Brewery....that does indeed sound like a wild place to visit!!!
Can't wait to give it a try.
Thanks for all of your wonderful recipes, and of course the amazing photographs.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Do hope you give this a try, Giraffe Head, and let me know if you like it as much as I do :)
Dearest Edith, pumpkin ale is awesome. Not a huge beer lover, I do love this, especially in this recipe that cries for this seasonal treat. Do you dine on pumpkin in the fall? A must for me throughout October and November. Come December, it's only a rich memory ...
Thank you, Whimsical. Autumn Joy :)
Thank you, dear Jen. We enjoy so many of the same things, I do hope this will be included in another shared love :)
Indeed they do, Carol! Added to classic ale ... vine-ripened pumpkin, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice, an autumnal taste treat! Thank you, fun friend. Happy Thanksgiving!
Esther
I love pumpkin incorporated in so many different dishes : )
The art overlay is so pretty too .. puts me in a very seasonal mood for sure ! Thanks girl : )
Joy
And your Pumpkin Chili sounds fine to me. So I'd love to try it, now that temperatures have dropped.
I may not have Pumpkin Ale on hand, but do you think that'll stop me? Nope.
The collages are gorgeous, as always!
i just wanted to drop by and let you know I changed my blogname/link in case you might look for me .. it is
http://canadiangardenjoy.blogspot.com/ ... see you later !
Joy : )
Karen, you are a dear and thank you. The look is simply a texture plus multiple exposure. Delighted you are enjoying some of my favorites. Happy Thanksgiving :)
Thanks Kala ... let me know if you like it!
Good one, Esther! My life is filled with experimenting ... just ask my family that sometimes groans ... there she goes again!
Thank you, dear Joy. Autumn hugs (I'm with you on your new name!)
Thanks, Kanak. Pumpkin ale is not only good for cooking but a bit of sipping too :) Wish you lived near and could share :)
I'm with you on beer and chocolate in chili, dear Marysol. I have many different recipes that suit my many moods :)
Thanks Rosey! Totally agee it's chili time, one of my easy favs for feeding hoards of family/guests.
Be adventurous and give it a try, Deb. A good/healthy combo of autumn taste treats. Do hope you enjoy :)
Thank you, dear imac!
Welcome fer and thank you. So enjoyed connecting and visiting your lovely blog.
Life without you would be very boring ... I'm with you, dear Joy! Thanks for the update.
Just spent some time catching up on all your wonderful posts (whew - so many blogs to visit, so much to see, so little time ...).
Always inspiring photography and words of wisdom.
Have a great week joey !
Thank you, Rick. It's always a joy catching up with your beautiful images too. And a joyful week to you :) Much of mine will be spent shopping, cooking, and entertaining ... lucky me!