Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Rich, hearty and all the flavors of Fall your family loves, this Turkey Pumpkin Chili recipe is one everyone is sure to request again and again.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion finely chopped, medium
- 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic minced (or grated)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 30 ounces tomato sauce 2 15-ounce cans, canned
- 15 ounces pumpkin fresh or canned, puree
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it's translucent.
- Add the turkey, garlic, and seasonings and brown for 7 minutes, making sure all of the meat is cooked through and broken up into smaller pieces.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and pumpkin puree. Bring the chili to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, let it sit for about 5 minutes, and serve.
Notes
- You can use beef or ground chicken for this recipe or make it completely vegetarian by omitting the meat and adding two 15ounce cans of beans, drained and rinsed.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1187mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 912mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 12538IU | 251% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.