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Easy Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Easy Pumpkin Chili Recipe
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This Easy Pumpkin Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish combining lean ground turkey, chicken maple sausage, and creamy pumpkin purée. Enhanced with a medley of beans, bell peppers, and warming spices, it offers a unique twist on traditional chili that’s perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 1 lb ground turkey, extra lean
  • 12 oz chicken maple sausage, sliced or casing removed

Vegetables & Beans

  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Liquids & Canned Goods

  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup spiced apple cider
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Spices & Seasonings

  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Oils

  • 4 tbsp olive oil, divided

Optional Garnishes

  • Sour cream
  • Grated cheddar cheese
  • Sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sausage and Turkey: Slice the chicken maple sausage or remove it from its casing and set aside with the ground turkey for cooking.
  2. Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped sweet onion, sautéing until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Cook the Bell Peppers: Add diced yellow and orange bell peppers to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until slightly softened. Remove the vegetables from the pot and set aside.
  4. Brown the Meats: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot. Brown the ground turkey and chicken maple sausage together for about 10 minutes, seasoning with sea salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Combine Vegetables and Spices: Return the sautéed vegetables to the pot. Stir in the diced tomatoes, pumpkin purée, cannellini beans, red kidney beans, chili powder, dried oregano, cumin, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper if using.
  6. Add Liquids: Pour in the spiced apple cider and chicken broth. Mix everything together thoroughly to combine all flavors.
  7. Simmer the Chili: Lower the heat to low and allow the chili to simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to help meld the flavors.
  8. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or spices as needed before serving.
  9. Serve: Serve the chili hot, garnished optionally with sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions for added creaminess and flavor contrast.

Notes

  • For a spicier chili, increase the cayenne pepper or add chopped jalapeños.
  • This chili can be made in advance and tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.
  • Use pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling) for best results.
  • To make this recipe gluten free, ensure the chicken broth and sausage are gluten free.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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