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300+ Recipe Digital Cookbook
"I spent 10 years creating and testing 1000's of recipes for this cookbook, it's my proudest creation!"
- Mariel, Author & Founder
Autumn. What a wonderful way to follow summer.
Summer’s no doubt my favorite time of the year. What’s not to love? People out and about enjoying long walks, going to the park, eating ice cream, going swimming, eating out at restaurants with patio seating, wearing cute little shorts and dresses. Goodness, it doesn’t get any better than that. I ADORE summer time. But all good things must come to an end; otherwise, we wouldn’t really appreciate them and enjoy them as much, right?
It’s definitely a very positive thing that as soon as summer ends, an awesome new season starts! Fall. An almost enchanting time, where green leaves take beautiful orange and red colors, illuminating our sidewalks and painting pretty landscape pictures. It is so peaceful, so beautiful.
In order to welcome this wonderful new season, I’ve decided to create a hearty soup that will warm your hearts and bring you joy. I think you’ll like it. Let me introduce you to my homemade Paleo Crockpot Turkey and Pumpkin Chili. Enjoy it. Savor it. It is oh-so good.
Paleo Crockpot Turkey and Pumpkin Chili
- Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
- Yield: 10 cups 1x
Description
This Paleo crockpot turkey and pumpkin chili is autumn comfort at its finest.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chopped green onions
- 2 15–oz cans organic diced tomatoes (no salt added)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 cups filtered water
- Cubed avocado and chopped cilantro for topping
Instructions
- Add ground turkey to a skillet and, using a wooden spoon, help break the ground turkey. Add in ¼ cup of filtered water and cover with a lid. Place skillet over medium heat and cook until meat is no longer pink, around 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Transfer cooked turkey to crockpot. Then, in the following order, add filtered water, garlic, red onion, green onion, diced tomatoes, pumpkin, maple syrup, and spices. Mix ingredients together and cover crockpot with lid.
- Cook on low for 8-9 hours.
- Serve chili and top with diced avocados or with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 8 hrs
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
I wasn’t sure the turkey and pumpkin would work. But I tried it yesterday. It was surprisingly good, and so easy! Even better with a glass of Pinot Noir (okay not exactly paleo, sue me). Thanks!
Im glad you liked it, Michael. Pinot Noir is an excellent pairing for this recipe. 😉
I’m going to use up my acorn squash by roasting it first then smush it up and add it to my dish. I plan on using the broth of turkey instead of plain water as I am using turkey drumsticks I cooked earlier.
I know it isn’t just like the recipe, but I think it’s the same spirit of the original recipe so maybe it will be good also. Wish me luck! 😉
🙂 Good luck! I’m sure it’ll turn out great!
In the crockpot– smells delish!!!
Wohoo!
This one sounds amazing! I think I’m going to try it…
it”s look delicious you make me hungry
Would I be able to use raw honey in place of the maple syrup?
That should work just fine 🙂
Carbs seem high may be its the maple syrup?
Hey Pat! Yep; it’s the combination of the maple syrup, pumpkin puree, onions and tomatoes that contribute to the higher carb count! 🙂