Turkey Pumpkin Chili Recipe (Healthy and Hearty Fall Dinner)
This Turkey Pumpkin Chili recipe is hearty, healthy, and easy. A cozy fall dinner made with lean turkey, pumpkin puree, beans, and warm spices.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 lb ground turkey
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 15 oz cans beans (black, kidney, or pinto), drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken stock
FOR THE SEASONING BLEND
- 2.5 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- ½ tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic 3–4 minutes.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste and seasonings (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper). Cook 1 minute.
- Add pumpkin puree, crushed tomatoes, beans, and chicken stock. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings: cheese, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and raw diced onion.
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