Easy Pumpkin Chili
Pumpkin Chili delivers 28g protein and 510 calories per serving, combining volume with macro density for satiety-focused prep. Six servings simmer on the stovetop simultaneously, letting you batch-cook a week's worth of lunch in one session. Suits winter training blocks when higher calories support heavy strength phases.
Ingredients
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •80/20 Ground Beef(454g)
- •Beans, Kidney, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes(425g)
- •Pumpkin Puree, Canned(425g)
- •Tomato Paste(170g)
- •2 cups water ($0.00)
- •Chili powder(15g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(3g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •Garlic powder(1g)
- •Onion powder(3g)
- •1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
- •1 tsp salt ($0.02)
Instructions
- 1Mince the garlic and dice the onion. Add the garlic, onion, and olive oil to a large pot. Sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until the onions are tender (about 5 minutes).
- 2Add the ground beef and continue to cook until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- 3Add the kidney beans (drained), black beans (drained), diced tomatoes (with juices), puréed pumpkin, tomato paste, water, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 4Place a lid on top of the pot and allow the chili to come up to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Allow the chili to simmer for 30 minutes.
- 5After simmering for 30 minutes, give the chili a taste and add salt if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings (sour cream, cheese, green onion, corn chips, etc.)
Nutrition — Per Serving
510
calories
28g
protein
23g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 52g
- Saturated fat
- 6.8g
- Sodium
- 547 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 10.1g
6 servings per batch · ~417g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Pumpkin Chili have per serving?
Each serving contains 28g of protein and 510 calories with 23g fat and 52g carbs. This is a balanced, moderate-protein option with substantial carbohydrate content for fueling training sessions.
How long does Easy Pumpkin Chili take to prep?
Marked as quick prep, this stovetop recipe batch-cooks 6 servings at once, making it efficient for weekly meal prep. One cooking session yields six ready-to-heat meals throughout the week.
Is Easy Pumpkin Chili good for muscle gain?
At 28g protein and 510 calories with 52g carbs per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain phases with substantial carbohydrate availability for energy and recovery. The macro split provides enough carbs to fuel training while hitting moderate daily protein targets.
