Description
Crockpot Pumpkin Chili is the perfect dish for chilly evenings, blending the rich flavors of pumpkin with savory spices for a hearty meal. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal prep time, allowing you to savor moments with family and friends while it simmers away in your crockpot. With its vibrant colors and comforting aroma, this chili promises to be a seasonal favorite that warms both the heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey or beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the meat to your crockpot and add the diced onion along with any additional chopped vegetables (like bell peppers).
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, black beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the crockpot; cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours for optimal flavor development.
- Taste before serving; adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with toppings like sour cream or avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg