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Pumpkin Turkey Chili
4.9 from 52 votes

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Pumpkin Turkey Chili brings together ground turkey, pumpkin puree, spices, and pinto beans in a hearty stew. The mixture of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cinnamon creates a warm and slightly smoky flavor, balanced with the natural sweetness of pumpkin. This chili offers a thick texture with tender turkey and soft beans, perfect for a comforting meal.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 to 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. 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.