Easy Pumpkin Chili

5 from 2 votes

Discover the perfect fall comfort food with our quick and tasty Pumpkin Chili. Super easy to make and ready in 1 hour.

bowl of pumpkin chili

I had some leftover pumpkin puree I needed to use up before it expired so decided to make this Pumpkin Chili.

Unlike my Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili recipe, this one only takes an hour or so before it’s ready to eat.

bowl of pumpkin chili

Unlike all my other Gourmet Chili Recipes, this one calls for some Chili Sauce as one of the ingredients.

For this chili recipe, I like to use Heinz brand Chili Sauce (no affiliation) but you can use whatever you have on hand.

bottle of heinz chili sauce

I always have a few cans of navy beans on hand but you can easily substitute for some Cannellini Beans, Great Northern Beans or even some Butter Beans.

You could also substitute the ground turkey for some ground beef or even some ground pork if you prefer. If you do go with ground beef just make sure it is as lean as possible.

bowl of pumpkin chili

Besides a nice side of warm cornbread, a dollop of sour cream along with some pumpkin seeds (pepitas) would be delicious.

Or you can go old school and top with your favorite shredded cheese and some crushed tortillas.

bowl of pumpkin chili

You will need the following ingredients to make this Pumpkin Chili recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Lean Ground Turkey, Yellow Onion, Pumpkin Puree, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Pumpkin Pie Spice, Condensed Tomato Soup, Chili Sauce, White Sugar, Chili Powder and White Beans.

  1. In a large Dutch oven, cook the ground turkey and diced onions over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess juices if necessary.
    ground turkey and onion
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir till well combined. Add water if desired to reduce thickness.
    chili ingredients in dutch oven
  3. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and let simmer for 1 hour.

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bowl of pumpkin chili

Easy Pumpkin Chili

Discover the perfect fall comfort food with our quick and tasty Pumpkin Chili. Super easy to make and ready in 1 hour.
5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Author Rodney
Servings 6
Calories 465 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs Lean Ground Turkey
  • 1 Cup Yellow Onions, diced
  • 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 10 ยพ oz Condensed Tomato Soup, undiluted
  • 12 oz Chili Sauce
  • 1 Tsp White Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 30 oz Navy Beans / White Beans, rinsed & drained

Instructions
 

  • In a large Dutch oven, cook the ground turkey and diced onions over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess juices if necessary.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir till well combined. Add water if desired to reduce thickness.
  • Bring to a boil the reduce heat and let simmer for 1 hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 49gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1685mgPotassium: 1793mgFiber: 11gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 7209IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 7mg

Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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One Comment

  1. Sheila says:

    I would have never thought to put pumpkin in chili, but it was delicious. Brought it to a gathering and everyone loved it.

5 from 2 votes (1 rating without comment)

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