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A bowl of pumpkin turkey chili with some shredded cheese on top.
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Flavorful and Easy Pumpkin Ground Turkey Recipe

Pumpkin turkey chili is a hearty and delicious dinner for any occasion. The recipe has so much flavor and can be made in a variety of ways.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 468kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 15 ounce can of pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 8 ounce can of tomato sauce
  • 15 ounce can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup of frozen corn
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ to 1 cup of chicken broth

Instructions

  • Heat the oil on medium-high heat in a Dutch Oven or Large Stockpot. 
  • Brown the turkey and onions. Add the bell peppers and minced garlic and sauteé for a few minutes until the peppers and garlic are soft.
  • Next, add the tomatoes, pumpkin, tomato sauce, beans, corn, and seasonings.
  • Turn the heat down to medium-low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • If chili needs to be thinned, add ½ to 1 cup of chicken broth. 
  • Serve hot.

Notes

You can store the chili in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge. It's good in the fridge for about three to four days. You can also freeze the turkey pumpkin chili for up to three months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 557mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g