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Two bowls of pumpkin chili recipe, topped with sour cream, walnuts, and chopped herbs, rest on a black-and-white checkered napkin. Nearby are two slices of bread, a small bowl of sour cream, and two silver spoons.

Best Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Melissa Griffiths
Everyone needs a go-to Pumpkin Chili Recipe that's both incredibly satisfying and easy to make. Tender ground turkey, creamy pumpkin, and warming spices create the perfect meal for chilly evenings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey (or other ground meat)
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 4-6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15 ounce)
  • 3 cups tomato juice
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 4 cups cooked beans (such as pinto)
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • additional salt and pepper to taste
  • additional toppings such as sour cream (minced fresh cilantro, grated cheese, hot sauce, optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan or cast iron dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey and onion until the turkey is cooked through and the onion is very soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, tomato juice, chicken stock, cooked beans, pumpkin puree, chili powder, salt, smoked paprika, and cumin. Stir to combine well.
  • Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for at least 15 minutes.
  • Adjust the salt and pepper to taste and serve hot with additional toppings of your choice.

Notes

Bean Variations: Any beans work - kidney, black, cannellini, or a mix. I keep cooked beans in 2-cup portions in my freezer for easy meals.
Slow Cooker Instructions: Cook the meat, onion, and garlic as directed, then add everything to your slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
Protein Options: Ground beef or chicken can be used in place of turkey. Use what you like or have on hand. 
Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 8 servingsCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 24gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 1023mgFiber: 12gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10889IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 5mg
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