This healthy pumpkin chili with ground turkey has simple ingredients but loaded with flavor. It's beanless but hearty and irresistibly creamy. This no bean version is paleo, Whole30 and low carb and can quickly be made in under 30 minutes.
Saute: Add oil to the bottom of the Dutch oven or a thick-bottomed stock pot and heat on medium-high heat until shimmering. Add diced onion, bell peppers, and celery and saute until softened (approx. 5 minutes).
Add meat: Move veggies to the sides of the pot, creating a well in the center. Add ground turkey directly into the center well and brown, breaking up the meat, (approx. 8-10 minutes).
Season: Add minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika and stir to combine well and cook until fragrant, (approx. 3-4 minutes).
Simmer: Add pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, and broth and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Serve: Pour chili into bowls and add your favorite fixings such as cilantro, green onions, jalapenos, sour cream, and cheese.
Notes
To store: Leftover pumpkin chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.To freeze: Freeze pumpkin chili in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat. To reheat: Gently warm in a small saucepan on stove top over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Substitutions:
Swap avocado oil with another healthy fat like butter, lard, or tallow.
Use any blend of tomatoes to make approximately 28 ounces: fire-roasted tomatoes, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, etc...
Swap ground turkey with ground chicken, beef, pork, or any other ground meat.
On saute, cook onions, bell peppers, and celery in avocado oil. Move the veggies to the side, creating a well in the center. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking it up.
Press cancel to turn off the saute function. Add garlic, seasonings, pumpkin puree, tomatoes, and broth. Stir to combine. Close lid, set the valve to sealing position, and cook on manual for 4 minutes.
When cooking cycle is complete, turn IP off and naturally release pressure or do a quick pressure release. Stir and serve with your favorite chili toppings.
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