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Turkey Pumpkin Chili

A hearty and flavorful chili combining turkey, pumpkin, and spices for a comforting meal.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Oil

  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Vegetables

  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced about 1 1/2 cups
  • 1 orange orange bell pepper, diced

Garlic

  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced

Spices

  • 1.5 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon

Meat

  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)

Canned Goods

  • 2 15.5-oz cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 14.5-oz cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree

Broth

  • 1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)

Seasonings

  • to taste Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1/3 cup sour cream plus more for garnish

Suggested toppings

  • sour cream or Greek yogurt, grated cheese, toasted pepitas, crushed tortilla chips, green onions

Optional add-in for spice

  • 1-2 diced chiles diced chipotle chiles in adobo

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pot, cook onion and bell pepper until softened, about 6-7 minutes.
  • Add garlic and spices; cook 2 minutes until aromatic.
  • Add turkey, cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in beans, tomatoes, pumpkin, and broth; simmer for 15 minutes. Off heat, stir in sour cream and season to taste.

Notes

For extra spice, add diced chipotle chiles in adobo during cooking.
Keyword Chili, Pumpkin, turkey