Pumpkin Turkey Chili
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4.9
Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Description
The Pumpkin Turkey Chili combines ground turkey browned with onions, garlic, and red bell pepper, then simmered with pumpkin puree, fire-roasted tomatoes, and pinto beans. Spices including chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes build layered warmth and mild heat. Maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness to balance acidity and spice.
Cooking begins by sautéing aromatics and ground turkey, then seasoning before adding the pumpkin and tomato components with beans. The chili cooks gently to meld flavors and thicken. It can be served with tortillas, avocado, sour cream, or cilantro as preferred.
This chili is suitable for doubling for larger groups and can be extended with longer simmering times for deeper flavor. It can also be prepared in a slow cooker starting with browned turkey and aromatics, allowing ease of preparation and consistent results.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- 1 pound ground turkey I like 96% lean, lean
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- pinch nutmeg freshly grated
- 1 (15 ounce) pumpkin puree canned
- 1 fire roasted tomatoes 14 ounce can
- 1 pinto beans 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or brown sugar
- ¾ to 1 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions, peppers and garlic with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the ground turkey and another pinch of salt and pepper. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and brown it, about 6 to 8 minutes. Once the meat is browned, add in the chili powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree. Add in the tomatoes, beans, maple syrup and stock. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce it to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve with tortilla chips, cilantro, avocado, sour cream or whatever you love on your chili!
- Note: you can easily double this recipe to make it for a crowd. You can also let this simmer, covered, on the stove for a few hours or as long as you need.
- Note: you can easily make this in a slow cooker! Brown the turkey ahead of time then add everything to the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 to 8.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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