Instant Pot – OR – Large Saucepan – OR – Dutch Oven
Ingredients
1tbspolive oil
1green bell pepper, chopped
1-2lbsBeyond Beef(for non-vegetarian version, use lean ground beef or turkey
½tsppumpkin pie spice
1 ½tbspchili powder
1tbspcocoa powder
¼ - ½tspcayenne pepper(optional)
½cupapple cider
15ozdark red kidney beans
15ozlight red kidney beans
15ozblack beans
28ozcrushed tomatoes
15ozpumpkin purée
Add water to achieve your preferred consistency
For topping (optional):
Shredded cheese
Sliced avocado
Cilantro, chopped
Sour cream
Instructions
For an instant pot:
Sauté peppers and onions in olive oil until starting to brown.
Add your protein and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
Add spices and mix all together.
Add apple cider, beans, tomatoes, and pumpkin purée. Stir.
Cover pot and set to high pressure for 20 minutes. Both natural and quick release work for this recipe.
Top with optional ingredients and enjoy!
For the stovetop:
Heat a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat and sauté peppers and onions in olive oil.
Add protein and cook until browned.
Add remaining ingredients and stir. Simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
Top with optional ingredients and enjoy!
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