Description
Experience the comforting warmth of Crockpot Pumpkin Chili, a perfect dish for chilly autumn days. This easy-to-make recipe combines the rich flavors of pumpkin puree and lean turkey, creating a hearty meal that’s both nutritious and delicious. With the convenience of a slow cooker, you can simply toss in your ingredients and let it simmer, filling your home with delightful aromas. This chili is versatile enough to serve on its own or paired with cornbread, rice, or tortilla chips for a complete meal. Plus, it makes fantastic leftovers that taste even better the next day! Enjoy this unique fall recipe that is sure to please family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes (canned)
- 15 oz. pumpkin puree (canned)
- 15 oz. chili beans (canned)
- 15 oz. black beans (canned or home-cooked)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1½ tablespoons chili powder
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and add ground turkey and chopped onion. Cook until turkey is crumbly and no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- Transfer cooked turkey and onions into the slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, chili beans, black beans, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and chili powder.
- Set the crockpot to low heat. Cover and cook for about 3 hours until flavors meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg