It's Fall and I'm excited to share with you my favorite pumpkin chili recipe!
"Pumpkin Chili? Like WTF are you thinking megan!?"
.... That was the basic reaction I got from a lot of family and friends, when I told them about this recipe. No, I'm totally serious, and it is scary how amazing it is!
The Recipe:
- 1 1/2 lb. of ground turkey
- 2 cans of stewed tomatoes with oregano
- 2 cans of chili beans
- 1 can of pinto beans
- 1 15oz. can of solid pack pumpkin
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 hot red pepper
- 2 stalks of celery
- 1 yellow onion
- chili powder to taste
- chopped onion
- garlic pepper
- crushed red pepper
- salt & pepper
- cinnamon
Brown the meat first, then open all the cans and cut up the fresh vegetables while waiting for the meat. Once browned add the fresh vegetables to the meat so they can cook a bit.
Next add all the cans (except the pumpkin), stir, and add your seasonings to taste. Let this cook for a bit, and then add the canned pumpkin a little at a time, making sure to mix it in thoroughly.Allow it to simmer for a bit, then ass your favorite chili mix-ins like sour cream, cheese, more hot sauce, ect. and ENJOY!
