It’s time to get ready for fall and this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili is just the way to do that!
Have you tried pumpkin chili? Trust me, you want to! Even if you aren’t a pumpkin fan, you would likely enjoy this.
To make this chili I simply adapted my Slow Cooker Chili and added canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to the mix!
The result?
The aroma of fall drifted through the air and the taste was incredible.
My initial thought was it would be a mouthful of pumpkin but the pumpkin actually acted more as a seasoning as opposed to being an overpowering flavor.
It’s a very subtle flavor that enhances the chili. We like to serve this with cornbread or Fritos, it’s up to you and your preference!
What do you need to make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili?
- Ground Beef
- Cans of Bush’s Chili Beans (Use Gluten-Free Chili Beans, if needed.)
- Can of Beef Broth
- Can of Rotel or Diced Tomatoes
- Pureed Pumpkin (Canned Pumpkin)
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Minced Onion
- Garlic Clove
- Chili Powder
- Ketchup
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Cornbread
- Fritos
Tips for Making Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili:
This chili can be made in the Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot as well. If you are short on time, choose one of those options.
This chili is simple to make gluten-free. I use Bush’s canned chili beans and have never had any gluten issues with them; however, it’s best to always check the ingredients as they seem to change frequently in many products.
The ground beef will be pre-cooked prior to adding it to the Slow Cooker, so cook this first. Once it’s cooked and drained, simply add all ingredients to the slow cooker and then set it and forget it!
This can be made in a Crockpot or Slow Cooker and is a wonderful fall chili recipe.
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 2 16 oz Cans of Bush’s Chili Beans Use Gluten Free Chili Beans, if needed.
- 1 14.5 oz Can of Beef Broth
- 1 10 oz Can of Rotel or Diced Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Pureed Pumpkin Canned Pumpkin
- 2 Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 2 Tsp Minced Onion
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 Cup of Ketchup
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Cornbread
- Fritos
Instructions
- Brown and drain ground beef in skillet, then add in the beef and all other ingredients to the slow cooker except for the optional toppings.
- This will be done after being cooked on low for 4 hours, but it does do fine being left in the slow cooker for up to 8 hours.
- Serve with cheese, cornbread, or Fritos, your choice of toppings.
- Note: This chili is very mild, for more spice add additional chili powder and/or jalapeno peppers.
- Gluten Free Note: I use Bush’s Chili Beans but as always be sure to check the ingredients to be sure the chili beans you use do not contain gluten.
- Serves approximately 6.
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Comments & Reviews
Lala says
I would have never thought of Pumpkin chilli…sounds great!
Cory says
We made this earlier in the week. It was definitely different, good, just different 🙂 My parents and kids both really liked it!
Mommy Hates Cooking says
Yes it is different. It’s now my favorite way to eat chili though! I love the flavor the pumpkin gives it.
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says
This sounds amazing!! Thanks for sharing!
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Mommy Hates Cooking says
Thank you!
Pam Sohan says
Made this the other night on the stove instead of the slow cooker. It was scrumptious. Might cut the pumpkin pie spice in half next time but I loved it.
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Gloria says
Really informative post. Many thanks for sharing Save it as my favorite.
Cathy says
Can this be adapted as vegetarian chili? Would love to give it a try
Kristy says
Yes it should work just the same without the beef.
bigyess says
I made this with ground turkey instead of beef tonight, and it was amazing! I noticed that it didn’t thicken in my crock pot, so I mixed a little cornstarch with water and stirred it in. It thickened right up!
Thanks for the recipe!
Erlene says
This sounds interesting. I’ve never tried or made pumpkin chili, but would love to give this a try. Thanks for sharing on MM.
Mommy Hates Cooking says
It’s so good, great for fall!
a spirit of simplicity says
ooh I had forgotten that I made pumpkin chili last year and it was delicious!
Estelle Forrest says
What a love twist on the classic! Thanks for sharing on SSPS, hope to see you again next week.
Kerryanne says
Sound so yummy Kristy.
Thank you for sharing how to make your slow cooker pumpkin chili at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring this recipe at tonight’s party and pinning too.
hugs,
Kerryanne
Miz Helen says
We sure have enjoyed featuring your awesome post on Full Plate Thursday, 661. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us and come back to see us again real soon!
Miz Helen