Description
Hearty “pumpkin turkey chili” brings autumn comfort straight to your bowl, blending seasonal warmth with robust southwestern flavors. Savory spices and lean protein create a nourishing meal you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Canned and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious Dutch oven over medium temperature, preparing the foundation for a robust autumn chili.
- Sauté chopped onions and vibrant bell peppers until they soften and release their aromatic essence, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and allow its fragrance to bloom for 60 seconds, enhancing the flavor profile.
- Incorporate ground turkey, carefully crumbling the meat while cooking until it transforms to a rich golden brown and reaches complete doneness, around 6-7 minutes.
- Cascade diced tomatoes, smooth pumpkin puree, and an ensemble of spices – chili powder, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt – creating a complex flavor landscape.
- Fold in kidney beans and chicken broth, stirring to marry the ingredients into a harmonious mixture.
- Reduce heat to low, allowing the chili to gently simmer for 25-35 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent scorching and enable flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve hot, potentially garnishing with fresh herbs or a dollop of sour cream for added richness.
Notes
- Boost protein by adding quinoa or extra beans for a more filling meal.
- Swap ground turkey with plant-based crumbles to create a vegetarian version that maintains the rich, hearty texture.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing chili powder for sensitive palates or adding cayenne for extra heat lovers.
- Enhance nutrition by topping with Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, providing a protein-packed creamy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg