Pumpkin Apple Cider Turkey Chili
This pumpkin apple cider turkey chili comes together in under an hour, with pumpkin and apple cider adding natural sweetness that balances out the real heat from the spices. It's gluten-free and dairy-free as written, no swaps needed.
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe
Rate this Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion - diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper - diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper - diced
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 cup apple cider
- 15 oz black beans - drained and rinsed
- 16 oz pumpkin puree
- 16 oz diced tomatoes
- 16 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- green apple slices - for serving (optional)
**Use the toggle button above to turn the instruction photos on and off!
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium yellow onion, 1 medium green bell pepper, and 1 medium red bell pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
- Add 2 cloves garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring often so it doesn't burn.
- Add 2 pounds ground turkey and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up as it browns, until no pink remains.
- Stir in 1 cup apple cider, 15 oz black beans, 16 oz pumpkin puree, 16 oz diced tomatoes, 16 oz crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
- Serve with green apple slices.
Notes
- Heat level: Cayenne pepper is the main heat source. Use less if you're serving spice-sensitive eaters, or more if you want it hotter.
- Storage: Keeps for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 1083mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 10545IU | Vitamin C: 45.8mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 5.2mg
