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Pumpkin Chili With Ground Turkey

Pumpkin puree is mixed with tender ground turkey and warm spices to make this pumpkin chili an easy twist on a fall classic!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword ground turkey chili, pumpkin chili
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories
Author Eva Fry

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 15- ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15- ounce can diced tomatoes including juice
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeño diced (ribs and seeds removed for less heat)
  • 1 Tbs chili powder
  • 1 Tbs cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Spray a 5-quart Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray.  Heat over medium heat.
  • Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add bell peppers and jalapeño peppers.  Sauté 3-4 minutes until soft.
  • Add turkey and brown, about 8 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Add cumin and chili powder.  Stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add pumpkin and stir for an additional minute.
  • Add water and tomatoes, stirring to scrape the bottom bits off of the pan.
  • Add beans, stir to incorporate, and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Serve.