Slow Cooker Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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A hearty slow cooker chili blending pumpkin and sweet potato with warming spices, perfect for cozy Halloween nights. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs ground turkey, diced sweet potato, canned pumpkin puree for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 360 min Serves 6 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1 cup diced sweet potato
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
14 oz canned diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced onion
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups vegetable broth

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb ground turkey with 1 cup diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, stirring and breaking apart, until turkey is no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes.
Step 2: Transfer the cooked turkey mixture to a slow cooker. Add 1 cup diced sweet potato, 1 cup canned pumpkin puree, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 cups vegetable broth.
Step 3: Stir everything together, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until sweet potatoes are tender and flavors meld. Serve hot garnished with your favorite toppings.