Crock Pot Pumpkin Chili: Easy Fall Recipe (Print Version)
Crock Pot Pumpkin Chili combines hearty beans, ground turkey, and pumpkin puree for a warming fall meal. Set it and forget it comfort food.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 Hours minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-free
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 lb ground turkey
02 -
15 oz can pumpkin puree
03 -
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
04 -
15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Vegetables
05 -
1 medium yellow onion, diced
06 -
1 red bell pepper, diced
07 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings & Spices
08 -
2 tbsp chili powder
09 -
1 tbsp cumin
10 -
1 tsp paprika
11 -
1 tsp garlic powder
12 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Optional Extras
13 -
1 cup chicken broth
14 -
1 tbsp brown sugar
15 -
1 square dark chocolate
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks for 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper while cooking.
02 -
Add pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes with juice, and drained black beans to your slow cooker. Stir to combine.
03 -
Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic directly to the slow cooker.
04 -
Add browned turkey and all seasonings to the slow cooker. Stir well and add broth if mixture looks too thick.
05 -
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, stirring once halfway through if possible.
06 -
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding brown sugar or lime juice if desired. Serve hot with preferred toppings.
# Notes:
01 -
Brown the turkey first for better flavor and texture-don't skip this step.
02 -
Stores in fridge for 4 days and freezes for 3 months, though pumpkin texture changes slightly.
03 -
Add broth gradually if too thick, or leave lid cracked if too thin during last hour.
04 -
Taste and adjust seasonings at the end since slow cooking can dilute flavors.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
Slow cooker
02 -
large skillet
03 -
cutting board
04 -
knife
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 285
Total Fat: 8g
Total Carbohydrate: 32g
Protein: 24g