Description
This delicious Crockpot Pumpkin Chili is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for cozy nights. Combining ground turkey, pumpkin puree, beans, and a blend of warm spices, it offers a unique twist on traditional chili with creamy texture and a subtle sweetness from the pumpkin and brown sugar. Easy to prepare and slow-cooked to perfection, it’s ideal for busy days when you want a flavorful and nutritious meal ready to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins & Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
Canned Goods
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (canned)
- 15 oz pumpkin puree (canned)
- 15 oz chili beans (canned)
- 15 oz black beans (canned or home cooked)
Spices & Sweeteners
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
Instructions
- Cook the turkey and onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the ground turkey and chopped onion. Cook until the turkey is crumbly and no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain and discard any excess fat.
- Combine ingredients in the slow cooker: Transfer the cooked turkey and onions to the slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, chili beans, black beans, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and chili powder. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Slow cook the chili: Set the crockpot to the low heat setting. Cover and cook for 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken. Stir occasionally if possible before serving.
Notes
- Using ground turkey makes this chili leaner and lower in fat compared to traditional ground beef chili.
- You can substitute pumpkin pie spice with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves if you don’t have it on hand.
- For a thicker chili, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes to reduce excess liquid.
- This chili pairs well with cornbread or over steamed rice for a filling meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: pumpkin chili, crockpot chili, slow cooker chili, ground turkey chili, healthy chili, pumpkin recipes, autumn recipes
