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Hearty 30-Minute Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Thick Pumpkin Turkey Chili topped with Cheddar and sour cream in a rustic bowl
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Pumpkin Turkey Chili combines seasonal ingredients in an approachable stovetop recipe with a carefully controlled texture. The independently written steps preserve the verified quantities, yield, and timing while giving home cooks clear cues for serving the finished dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Warm the oil in a wide skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the onion, both bell peppers, and garlic until the vegetables soften.
  2. Add the ground turkey and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains and drain excess liquid if necessary.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and pumpkin puree until the mixture is evenly colored. Add chili powder, black pepper, and salt.
  4. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally and look for a thick, spoonable consistency.
  5. Taste and adjust the chili powder or salt, then ladle into bowls and finish with cheddar and sour cream.

Notes

  • Give the vegetables time to soften before adding turkey so the onion does not remain sharp.
  • Use a food thermometer to confirm ground turkey reaches 165°F.
  • Keep the simmer low and covered; pumpkin can scorch if the skillet becomes too hot or dry.
  • Nutrition information is an estimate calculated per serving and may vary by ingredient brand and portion size.

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