A savory Fall slow cooker Pumpkin chili recipe perfect for warming your bones up on a cool evening.
When you think about chili, chances are you’ve never thought about adding pumpkin to it. But, if you want to try something new this Fall, this pumpkin chili recipe is a great option. If not, head over to our traditional crockpot beef chili recipe.
This pumpkin chili is cooked in the slow cooker, allowing you to go about your day as it cooks. You’ll be amazed at how good it smells as it cooks. The scent of beef, onion, tomato, and cinnamon filling the air will have your stomach growling.
The only real work this recipe requires is cooking your beef and veggies before adding to the slow cooker along with the other ingredients.
After that, all you have to do is wait.
A big batch of pumpkin chili is perfect for a bring to an Autumn potluck. People will be curious as to what the extra ingredients are in this batch of chili. You can tell them, or you can have fun with it and let them guess.
If you want to lower the fat in this recipe, consider using a 93% lean ground beef or 98% lean ground turkey breast. You can also try adding fire-roasted tomatoes to change up the flavor.
There’s no denying that this is a unique recipe and a flavor combination that you may not be used to. So why not try something new this Fall with this easy slow cooker pumpkin chili?
It really is a perfect recipe for those looking for something new to add to their recipe collection.
Looking for a quick and easy last-minute chili recipe? Try this 3-ingredient chili recipe.
More Slow Cooker Recipes for Fall:
- Crockpot Chicken Thighs with Brown Sugar and Garlic
- Easy Slow Cooker Apple Butter
- Crockpot fried apples
- Slow cooker Swedish meatballs
- Apple Cider in the Slow Cooker
- Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili
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- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, can substitute for 1 onion*
Instructions
- Saute green pepper in a skillet and set aside.
- Cook and drain ground beef.
- Add all ingredients to slow cooker and stir. Heat on low for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
Notes
The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by a third party and intended to serve as an estimate only. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.
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I have to make this, thank you
I’ve always wanted to try a pumpkin chili. So fun that it’s a slow cooker recipe too!
Every year I make a pumpkin chili and what I love most about it is its subtle flavor. It’s not so overwhelming where everyone immediately knows they’re being fed pumpkin.
I cannot wait to make this! It’s the perfect season for chili, and with pumpkin in it, it’s going to be amazing!
I’ve never had pumpkin chili before, I definitely need to try this!
Looks so comforting, hearty and delicious! Saving this recipe for colder days 🙂
I love this idea for fall! Looks so flavorful!
pumpkin is so very nutritiousL