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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili

by Sarah Olson on October 12, 2019 | Updated September 21, 2022 10 Comments

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Can’t get enough pumpkin this fall? You will love this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili that has pumpkin puree and a touch of pumpkin spice.

We love this chili during the fall months around here, great for game day or a lazy Sunday. So many chili recipes are terrific in the crockpot, when we aren’t making this, we have Chipotle Chili, Venison Chili or White Chicken Chili slow cooking.

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This easy pumpkin chili has a great pumpkin flavor but still tastes like the chili you love. I add pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice. I do not add sugar to this my version, I don’t think it needs it!

How to make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili:

  • Start by browning hamburger in a skillet on the stove top. Crumble and cook until browned. Drain the fat.
  • Add the ground beef to the slow cooker along with onion, bell pepper, pinto beans, habanero (optional, add if you like heat), pumpkin puree, tomato sauce, garlic, chili powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt and water.
  • Stir, cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
tomato sauce, bell peppers, pinto beans, seasonings, pumpkin puree, onion and habanero on a pan.

Should I use fresh pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin?

You can use either! I make Slow Cooker Pumpkin and made puree from it, but pumpkin puree from a can is just fine. Make sure it’s plain puree, not pumpkin pie mix.

3 jars of homemade pumpkin puree

Can I use turkey instead of beef?

Ground turkey is a fabulous substitute for ground beef in this recipe. I love ground turkey in chili and use it my favorite chipotle turkey chili.

slow cooker full of pumpkin chili

Can I make this vegetarian?

  • Substitute soy crumbles for the ground beef.
  • Add additional beans, you can even add a can of black or garbanzo beans.
  • Or fill this chili with additional vegetables such as corn, mushrooms, butternut squash cubes.
pumpkin shaped bowl with pumpkin chili in it. Cheese and green onion on top.

What should I serve with this?

  • I made pumpkin cornbread, and it was an excellent side, great with butter and honey.
  • Use your usual favorite chili toppings on this! All the toppings are good; cheese, green onion, crackers, and even sour cream.

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili

4.75 from 8 votes
A smooth and delicious chili with pumpkin and a touch of pumpkin spice. Just right for fall.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 7
Calories: 363kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh made)
  • 29 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 30 oz. pinto beans (two 15 oz. cans) drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. pumpkin spice
  • 1½ tsp. salt
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 orange bell pepper diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 habanero pepper, minced (optional, only use if you like spicy!)

My favorite chili fixings:

  • shredded cheddar
  • sliced green onion
  • cornbread – pumpkin or regular
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Instructions:

  • Start by browning the ground beef. Do this on the stove top in a large skillet set over medium high heat. Brown the meat and crumble it with a wooden spoon or spatula. Drain any fat and then add the ground beef to the slow cooker.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, tomato sauce, pinto beans, water, chili powder, pumpkin spice, salt yellow onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Add a minced habanero pepper if you want a spicy chili. Stir.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
  • When the cooking time is up, stir and serve. Top with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!

Stove-top instructions:

  • Set a large pot over medium high heat. When the pot is hot add the ground beef, bell peppers and onions. Crumble beef with a wooden spoon. When the meat is browned, drain the fat.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir. Bring up to a boil, then lower the heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often so it doesn't burn.
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Recipe Notes:

Can I use ground turkey?
Yes, use ground turkey in place of ground beef. Will turn out great.
Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes! Add soy crumbles, additional beans or vegetables to make this vegetarian.
 

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1146mg | Potassium: 1385mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 8286IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Filed Under: Beef, Chili, Ground Beef, Pumpkin

    Comments

    1. Anonymous says

      December 12, 2022 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      it’s the balls

      Reply
    2. Jen says

      November 2, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      3 stars
      Made this today to use up ingredients we had on hand. It’s not bad, but definitely not our favorite. Missing some flavor. Next time I’ll season the beef while browning and add more spices. Just not sure what

      Reply
    3. Leslie says

      October 15, 2020 at 10:09 pm

      Could I add some cubes of fresh pie pumpkin as an addition to the chopped bell peppers…maybe instead of the habanero (my family are not keen on heat/spice?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 16, 2020 at 8:04 am

        Yes, both ideas sound great.

        Reply
    4. livvie says

      October 3, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      This sounds fabulous. Thanks for the stove top variation. I’m definitely going to try this. yum!

      Reply
    5. Anonymous says

      September 16, 2020 at 10:52 am

      Can you add the whole can of pumpkin?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 16, 2020 at 11:34 am

        I think it should be fine!

        Reply
    6. carol hendershot says

      December 23, 2019 at 4:29 am

      5 stars
      It was delish!!! Truly enjoyed it and I did make with turkey instead of beef. Will definitely save as a must do again!!

      Reply
    7. Jan says

      October 25, 2019 at 10:19 am

      Made this recipe. I thought it was pretty good, however with the hot pepper my family didn’t care for it. I barely tasted the pumpkin which I guess was a good thing because I had my doubts. Lol! So I are it but probably wouldn’t bother with the pumpkin puree if I made it again. And I did add a little sugar.

      Reply
    8. Suzy Regan says

      October 22, 2019 at 8:32 am

      5 stars
      OMG! This was beyond delicious! I used ground venison & served regular corn muffins with honey butter….I made it in my insta pot…. actually prepared in the night before…. let it cook on low for (10) hours…. to die for!

      Reply

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