Description
Prize Winning Pumpkin Chili is a hearty, cozy, fall-flavored chili that puts a pumpkin twist on a classic, perfect for Halloween or chilly nights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb halal Italian chicken or turkey sausage, casings removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 cups chicken broth (halal)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and spices.
- Bring to a simmer and reduce heat. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- This recipe uses halal Italian chicken or turkey sausage; ensure the sausage is halal certified.
- Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or crushed tortilla chips for extra texture.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days and may be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Prize Winning Pumpkin Chili, pumpkin chili, fall chili, halal sausage chili, pumpkin recipe, cozy chili