Description
This Crock Pot Turkey Pumpkin Chili blends lean ground turkey, creamy pumpkin purée, beans, tomatoes, and cozy spices in a slow cooker for a hearty yet light meal. Perfect for meal prep or effortless weeknight dinners, it fills your kitchen with warm aromas and delivers a nutrient-rich, protein-packed bowl that feels indulgent without heaviness. With simple ingredients and minimal hands-on time, this flavorful chili is both wholesome and satisfying, making it an ideal comfort-food recipe for fall gatherings or busy evenings.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until softened.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add ground turkey and cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking up the meat, until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and cinnamon, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
5. Mix in pumpkin purée until well combined with the turkey and spices.
6. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker and add diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
7. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until flavors meld and chili thickens.
8. For a thicker chili, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes. For a thinner consistency, stir in additional broth.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
10. Serve hot with optional toppings such as avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt, or shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: main course
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
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