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Cozy One-Pot Pumpkin Turkey Chili with Black Beans

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A quick and easy one-pot chili made with ground turkey, pumpkin puree, black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Ready in about 45 minutes, it’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep or a cozy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (100% pure pumpkin)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for serving)
  • Diced avocado (for serving)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, until softened and translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground turkey to the pot. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook for 6-8 minutes, until no pink remains.
  4. Stir in the diced red and green bell peppers. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until they start to soften.
  5. Add all the spices (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using). Stir constantly for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  6. Pour in the pumpkin puree and stir to coat everything. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices) and the drained black beans. Stir to combine.
  8. Pour in the chicken broth and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
  9. Bring the chili to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or chili powder if needed.
  11. Serve hot with desired toppings.

Notes

The chili will continue to thicken as it cools. If making ahead, add a little extra broth when reheating. For a thicker chili, simmer uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes or mash some black beans against the pot. For a vegetarian version, omit turkey and add an extra can of black beans and a can of pinto beans; use vegetable broth.

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