Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Chili reimagined! Ground turkey and canned pumpkin give this chili a healthy upgrade! Comes together fast for a great anytime meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 small diced, onion
- 2 ribs celery, sliced lengthwise, then diced
- ½ green pepper, diced
- ½ red pepper, diced
- 3 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 16 oz can chili beans
- 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
- 23 oz can tomato sauce (1 -15 oz and 1 - 8 oz)
- 1 cup can pumpkin (half of a 15 oz can)
- ½ cup chicken broth - optional (if desire a thinner chili)
- 3 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- items to garnish, if desired: sour cream, cheese, green onions, cilantro, lime wedge, tortilla chips, jalapenos, etc
Instructions
- In a large pot, over medium heat add the turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Add the onions, celery, and peppers. Cook until turkey is almost done.1 lb ground turkey, 1 small diced, onion, 2 ribs celery, sliced lengthwise, then diced, ½ green pepper, diced, ½ red pepper, diced
- Add all the seasonings, garlic, and jalapenos, stir well until very fragrant.3 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon cumin, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- Add in the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and pumpkin. Stir well, turn down to low, cover and simmer for about 30-40 mins, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick to the bottom. *if you prefer a thinner chili, add the broth at this time too*16 oz can chili beans, 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes, 23 oz can tomato sauce (1 -15 oz and 1 - 8 oz), 1 cup can pumpkin (half of a 15 oz can), ½ cup chicken broth - optional
- Stir in the cilantro and serve. Garnish with sour cream, cheese, green onions, cilantro, lime wedge, tortilla chips, jalapenos, etc. as you desire3 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro