Easy Pumpkin Chili Recipe

5 from 2 votes

This easy pumpkin chili combines lean meat, fresh veggies, and warm spices for a healthy, one-pot comfort food full of sweet and savory flavor!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Resting Time15

Total Time1

Course: Main Dish, Soup/Stew

Cuisine: All American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose

Servings: servings

Calories: 314kcal

Cost: $10.00

In a large soup pot, brown the ground meat.
1 lb ground meat (turkey, beef, venison, bison)
Add in the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
1 onion, diced, 1 orange bell pepper, diced, 15 ounce canned pumpkin puree, 15 ounce petite diced tomatoes, 15 ounce tomato sauce, 15 ounce chili beans, undrained, 15 ounce kidney beans, undrained, 2 cups water, 2 Tablespoons honey, 5 teaspoons chili powder, 1 Tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons garlic salt, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Let the chili rest for 15 minutes. Adjust seasonings, if desired (see notes).
Serve in a bowl with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream (plain Greek yogurt), or sliced avocado.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Prep Tips - This can be made in the crock pot. Brown ground meat and add to crock pot along with remaining ingredients Cook on LOW for 6 hours.

Ingredient Tips - Feel free to adjust the seasonings, as desired. Some may prefer more heat (chili powder, cayenne powder, etc) or more salt.

Storage Tips - Chili can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition is calculated using ground turkey and no toppings.