Hearty Pumpkin Chili with Polenta
You can never have too many American recipes, so give Hearty Pumpkin Chili with Polentan a try. This main course has 411 calories, 13g of protein, and 19g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. It is perfect for The Super Bowl. This recipe from Taste of Home requires pepper, black beans, tomato sauce, and salt. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet.
Instructions
In a Dutch oven, cook the first five ingredients over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain.
Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, pumpkin, 1 tablespoon sugar, chili powder, pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, bring milk, cream, butter, and remaining sugar and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon 2-3 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from sides of pan (mixture will be very thick).
Pour into a greased 9-in.-square baking pan.
Let stand until firm, about 30 minutes.
Stir beans into chili; heat through.
Cut polenta into six pieces.
Recommended wine: Cava, Shiraz, Grenache
Chili works really well with Cava, Shiraz, and Grenache. These juicy reds don't have too much tannin (important for spicy foods), but a sparkling wine like cava can tame the heat even better. One wine you could try is Casteller Cava Rosado. It has 4.7 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 17 dollars.
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Casteller Cava Rosado
Casteller Cava Rosé is a delicious sparkling wine made in the traditional method, with a second fermentation in the bottle. Aged for 12 months on the lees before release, it consistently delivers premium flavors.This vivacious, tangy Cava will pair well with most any tapas, in addition to fresh fruit, berry tarts and soft, creamy cheeses. It has more than enough style and substance to be an excellent aperitif all on its own.