Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Name: Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 to 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion; 1 red bell pepper; 4 garlic cloves; kosher salt and pepper; 1 pound lean ground turkey; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree; 1 14 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes; 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or brown sugar; ¾ to 1 cup chicken stock

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

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Kian Mendoza

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I love this pumpkin turkey chili once the weather starts to cool down! It's super hearty and satisfying, and comes together quickly and easily on a busy weeknight. Plus, it's perfect for freezing and leftovers are great for lunch!

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
kosher salt and pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey, I like 96% lean
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 14 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or brown sugar
¾ to 1 cup chicken stock

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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.