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pumpkin chili in gray bowl on cloth.

Easy Pumpkin Chili

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  • Author: Cheryl Englebretson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: main dish
  • Method: stovetop
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This pumpkin chili is different but so delicious and really easy to make! It brings a perfect little twist to a classic chili.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp. avocado oil (optional for browning the meat)
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper (1 pepper)
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 12 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 Tbsp. ground chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 15-oz. can pumpkin (just pumpkin)
  • 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion and the bell pepper. Mince the garlic.
  2. Heat a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the oil to keep the meat from sticking to the pan, if needed. Brown the ground turkey for about 7-10 minutes, until no longer pink.
  3. Add the onion and bell pepper to the meat and cook it until tender, about 3-5 minutes. The, add the garlic for another minute.
  4. Stir in the spices and cook another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  5. Add the tomatoes and pumpkin to the chili. Bring it to a boil and simmer it for 10-15 minutes.

Notes

  • Serve with your favorite toppings: avocado, sour cream, cheese, banana peppers or jalapeno peppers, etc.. Use non-dairy sour cream or cheese if eating dairy free.
  • Make some gluten free cornbread as a side dish for the chili. I love to serve that with a little whipped butter with some cinnamon and honey.
  • If you want to make this chili vegan or vegetarian, skip the meat and add in 2 cans of beans instead.