Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili
A cozy and comforting turkey pumpkin chili perfect for gatherings and chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, avocado
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Start by chopping your onion and bell pepper and mincing the garlic.
- Brown the turkey: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until it’s no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Layer it on: In the slow cooker, add the pumpkin puree, black beans, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and broth. Stir well.
- Season to taste: Sprinkle in salt and pepper.
- Cook & chill: Set your slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Taste test: About 30 minutes before cooking is up, give it a taste and adjust spices as needed.
- Serve & enjoy: Scoop the chili into bowls and top with optional toppings.
Notes
This chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili, turkey, pumpkin, slow cooker, comfort food