Cozy Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Warm up this fall with a delightful pumpkin chili that perfectly balances spicy warmth and sweet pumpkin richness. This hearty crockpot meal is not only easy to prepare but also fills your home with mouthwatering aromas. Ideal for busy weeknights, it brings family together over comforting bowls of goodness. Serve it alongside cornbread or tortilla chips for an unforgettable autumn experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground turkey (or beef)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables by chopping the onion and bell peppers, and mincing the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and peppers until tender (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic for another minute.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet; cook until browned while breaking it apart.
- Transfer everything into a crockpot. Add pumpkin, beans, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Taste before serving; adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot topped with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg