Crockpot Pumpkin Chili Recipe
A hearty and flavorful Crockpot Pumpkin Chili combining lean ground turkey with the rich taste of pumpkin puree, beans, and warming spices. Perfect for a cozy meal that’s both nutritious and comforting, this slow-cooked chili offers a delightful twist on traditional chili with the subtle sweetness of pumpkin and brown sugar balanced by chili powder and pumpkin pie spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 14.5 oz. canned diced tomatoes
- 15 oz. canned pumpkin puree
- 15 oz. canned chili beans
- 15 oz. canned or home cooked black beans
Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Cook Turkey and Onion: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the ground turkey and chopped onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is crumbly and no longer pink, ensuring the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat and discard it.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the cooked turkey and onions to the slow cooker. Add the diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, chili beans, black beans, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and chili powder to the slow cooker. Stir everything thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Slow Cook the Chili: Set your crockpot to the low heat setting. Cover and cook the chili for 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken slightly.
- Serve Warm: After cooking, stir the chili one more time and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt or spices if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this nutritious, warming meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean beef if preferred.
- For a spicier chili, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper when adding seasonings.
- If canned beans are too soft for your preference, rinse and drain to reduce excess sodium and starch.
- This chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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