Description
A heartwarming turkey chili enriched with pumpkin, black beans, and spices, perfect for chilly evenings and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, letting the spices meld with the turkey for about a minute.
- Incorporate the pumpkin puree, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and chicken broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or spices to suit your preference.
- Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Make a big batch ahead of time for cozy meals on busy days. This chili tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg