Crockpot Pumpkin Chili Delight Recipe
This hearty Crockpot Pumpkin Chili combines ground turkey or beef with pumpkin puree and beans for a comforting meal. Perfect for chilly days, it's easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium bell pepper diced
- 1 can 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 cup corn
- fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
- optional toppings: sour cream or Greek yogurt shredded cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground turkey or beef in a skillet over medium heat, then transfer to the crockpot.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the crockpot and mix with the meat.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and corn into the mixture.
- Pour in vegetable or chicken broth and stir to combine evenly.
- Sprinkle in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, stirring well.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more broth for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley and optional toppings.
Notes
Adjust the seasoning to your taste and add more broth if the chili is too thick.