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Easy Pumpkin Chili

Hearty Pumpkin Chili

Looking for an easy pumpkin chili recipe? Look no further. This recipe is easy to make and is a filling meal with a hint of our favorite Fall flavor. 

A delicious and flavorful chili made with pumpkin puree!

Oh, Chili. How I love a nice big bowl of your hearty flavors, and to think you just got better by adding some of my favorite fall ingredient: pumpkin!

Pumpkin Chili Ingredients

I love this recipe because whether you use homemade pumpkin puree or canned, the thickness and taste are delicious. You can use beef or turkey for this recipe, or make it completely vegetarian by omitting the meat and adding two extra cans of beans.

The classic version of this recipe is made using the following tasty ingredients. It’s also gluten-free and dairy-free:

  • Onion
  • Ground turkey or beef
  • Garlic
  • Tomato sauce
  • Pumpkin (fresh or puree)
  • Chili Powder
  • Cumin
  • Oregano
  • Salt

The ingredients are simple, but the flavor is out of this world! Cooked to perfection in just one pot, this is going to be a recipe you’ll be making on repeat, I already know!

Read Next: How to Freeze Chili for Later

Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Chili

Believe it or not, I introduced this recipe on a whim, not knowing if my family would actually eat it. I thought, worst-case scenario, I’m stuck with a lot of delicious chili for lunch myself. Either way, it was a win-win, right?

Well, every member of my family ate it! And that is a miracle in itself! If you struggle with adding variety to your family’s meals, you know what I’m talking about.

More Epic Chili Recipes

Pumpkin Chili isn’t the only one I have up my sleeve. Over the past few years, I’ve discovered a few more ways my family will eat chili. It’s a family -favorite now, and I’ll even send it in lunchboxes the next day, tucked safe and warm in a thermos!

Related: Top 5 Thermos Containers We’ve Tested

Here are our favorite chili recipes:

  • Paleo Chili – This all meat and veggie chili is a long time family favorite, and after it went completely viral on the internet a few years ago, it became a favorite for lot of other families too!
  • Slow Cooker No Bean Chili – The same tasty recipe as above, but with instructions to make it in the Crockpot
  • Easy Chili Mac – Made in the Instant Pot this is the quickest chili recipe ever! And kids love the cheesy pasta that its is served with. So. Good.
  • Chicken and Veggie Chili – This recipe is also paleo friendly and it’s totally kid approved too! This chili is a little bit brothier than the others versions listed above. Served with lime wedges and avocado chunks this chili is warm hearty and delicious!
  • Chili Tacos – Perfect for using up the last bits of leftover chili!

Have you tried pumpkin chili before? How did your family like it?

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Easy Pumpkin Chili

Hearty Pumpkin Chili

★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

Rich, hearty and all the flavors of Fall your family loves, this Pumpkin Chili recipe is one everyone is sure to request again and again.

  • Author: MOMables.com
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6
  • Category: Soups
  • Cuisine: Dinner

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or grated)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 15 ounces fresh or canned pumpkin puree

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion, and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until it begins to look translucent.
  2. Add in the turkey, garlic, and seasonings. Brown the meat with the seasonings and onion for about 7 minutes, making sure all of the meat is cooked through and broken up into smaller pieces.
  3. Add the tomato sauce and pumpkin puree to the pot, and let it simmer on low for about 30 minutes.
  4. Turn off the heat, let it sit for about 5 minutes while you set the table or get your plates ready, and serve.

Notes

You can use beef or turkey for this recipe or make it completely vegetarian by omitting the meat and adding two 15ounce cans of beans, drained and rinsed.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 304
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 559.3mg
  • Fat: 14.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.2g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 21.3g
  • Fiber: 6.7g
  • Protein: 26.4g
  • Cholesterol: 78.2mg

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Elena

    December 23, 2019 at 5:06 pm

    I made this pumpkin chili recipe last weekend. It was amazing. I came back to print the recipe and save it to my kitchen binder. It’s a winner!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. ilya

    November 07, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    Made it tonight to eat during the week… but can’t stop eating it now. You know. Just to taste it. So good…..

    Reply
    • MOMables

      November 08, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      I”m glad you like it Ilya! Save some for the week!

      Reply
  3. christina

    December 23, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    Should there be beans too? I don’t see in ingredients list but says add 2 “extra” cans for vegetarian

    Reply
    • MOMables

      December 27, 2014 at 12:29 pm

      the beans are only if you want to make it vegetarian. sorry about the “extra” it’s been removed. Of course, you can add 1 can of beans to the original recipe if you like your chili with beans.

      Reply
  4. lep

    October 29, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    Around how many servings does it make?

    Reply
    • MOMables

      October 30, 2014 at 10:41 am

      4-6

      Reply
  5. Julie @ mamamash

    October 21, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    Ok, I’m going to try this, but I’m a little scared, not gonna lie. Pumpkin? In CHILI? Will they take away my Texan card?

    Reply
    • GretaF

      October 24, 2011 at 5:18 pm

      Ha! You really can’t taste it….it maybe adds a tiny bit of sweetness, maybe. Plus, you don’t have to tell anybody. ;)

      Reply
      • Kelly

        November 10, 2014 at 1:14 pm

        Exactly! What they don’t know!

        Reply
  6. Bruce Sallan (@BruceSallan)

    October 20, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    I love pumpkin ANYTHING! Have to try this one!

    Reply
    • GretaF

      October 21, 2011 at 2:53 pm

      You should, Bruce! It’s delicious!

      Reply
  7. SueD

    October 20, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    Oh my that looks good! Love all things Pumpkin! Wait, that isn’t 100% true, I had a pumpkin pie flavored Jamba Juice once and it made me feel like barfing. TOO much pumpkin!

    Reply
    • GretaF

      October 20, 2011 at 7:52 pm

      Ha! That DOES sound gross! This chili, however, was most definitely NOT gross!

      Reply

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