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Pumpkin Chili

A seasonal treat for when the colors in nature start to change and pumpkins pop into the markets!  My niece, Elena, is a nutritionist and she posted a picture of the dish on her Instagram.  How could I resist!  She gave me the recipe and it’s delicious.  It’s fantastic when feeding a crowd and can be kept warming on the stove or crock pot for a few hours.

Any chili recipe needs the sides- sour cream, tortilla or corn chips, cheese, avocado, corn bread, or my favorite is jalapeños.

The flavor is slightly more sweet than a traditional chili.  The pumpkin also adds a creaminess that works beautifully with the turkey which sometimes can be dry…and of course the pumpkin adds a lovely color.

Pumpkin Chili

A seasonal treat for when the colors in nature start to change and pumpkins pop into the markets!  My niece, Elena, is a nutritionist and she posted a picture of the dish on her Instagram.  How could I resist!  She gave me the recipe and it’s delicious.  It’s fantastic when feeding a crowd and can be kept warming on the stove or crock pot for a few hours.

Any chili recipe needs the sides- sour cream, tortilla or corn chips, cheese, avocado, corn bread, or my favorite is jalapeños.

The flavor is slightly more sweet than a traditional chili.  The pumpkin also adds a creaminess that works beautifully with the turkey which sometimes can be dry…and of course the pumpkin adds a lovely color.

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Ingredients

Recipe serves: 6
1.5 pounds of ground beef or turkey
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
kosher salt, to taste but can start with 1/2 teaspoon
16 ounces (about 2 cups/450 grams) diced tomatoes, or boxed/jared/canned
15 ounces (425 grams) red kidney beans
15 ounces (450 grams) sweet corn, canned or frozen
15 ounces (425 grams) pumpkin puree
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
sides
bowl of sour cream
bowl of cheddar cheese
bowl of jalapenos
sliced avocado
bowl of corn or tortilla chips
warmed corn bread
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Pumpkin Chili
  • time
    1 hour 30 min
  • serves
    6
  • skill level
    Easy

Ingredients

  • sides

Directions

1
Done

Place olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. And add the onion and let them soften for 3-4 minutes.

2
Done

Add in ground beef or turkey and break up the meat, cooking until no longer pink.

3
Done

Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt. Stir for about 30 seconds.

4
Done

Add the tomatoes, chicken/vegetable broth, kidney beans, corn and pumpkin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together.

5
Done

Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.

6
Done

sides

Serve with the recommended sides. It can be kept warming on the stove top, or in a crock pot to be served over a few hours.