Unique Healthy Chili

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• EARTHIS1
  
  
  
  

  12 of 13 people found this review helpful
  love it! if you have cavemen in your home who think that they are mega meat eaters, try grinding mushrooms up in your food processor and adding it to the chilli . It has the same texture as ground meat. - 8/26/08
  
  
• OMALLEYC
  
  
  Very Good
  

  9 of 9 people found this review helpful
  My husband & I got in an argument at the store when I told him there was pumpkin in the chili (he's not a pumpkin fan) but he had 2 helpings & said it was the best chili he's ever had! So thank you for helping me cook healthier! - 10/4/10
  
  
• ALTRUSMAC
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  8 of 8 people found this review helpful
  I loved this chili! The pumpkin gives it a rich color, the chili is thick like I like it, and you can't taste the pumpkin. It seems so nutritious! - 5/14/09
  
  
• CD2550705
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  7 of 7 people found this review helpful
  This was fabulous! I didn't use plain pepper, though. I used cayenne pepper and it was plenty spicy that way! DH NEVER knew there was pumpkin in it and he LOVED this chili! It's possibly the best chili recipe we've tried- and it's a keeper!! - 8/28/08
  
  
• KF4BKA
  
  
  
  

  4 of 5 people found this review helpful
  This recipe was great will defintely make this again - 12/19/10
  
  
• SASSYDOG6
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I loved this Chili. I was hesitant at first because of the pumpkin but reviews were great so I thought i'd try it. I followed it to the letter (except used yellow peppers instead of green because that is what I had) and it was perfect. My husband even liked it and he doesn't usually like my chili - 11/23/10
  
  
• KNITTERGAL73
  
  
  Very Good
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I really like the taste of this chili! I was concerned when I threw everything into the crockput that it looked a little pitiful. After cooking on low for 6 hours, the taste is really good. The pumpkin adds a nice color, while the turkey soaks up the beef flavor. Easy to modify for your own tastes. - 11/11/10
  
  
• CHEARIO
  
  
  
  

  4 of 5 people found this review helpful
  This is DELICIOUS! I will make it so often. I swapped out some of the tomatoes for salsa, used carrots instead of green peppers, and substituted butternut squash for the pumpkin. I didn't know what chili beans are so I used black beans. YUM! - 6/2/09
  
  
• R1O2N0S
  
  
  Very Good
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  It was great, I used ground venison in place of the turkey, but still wonderful! - 11/28/10
  
  
• HELENMARGARET
  
  
  Very Good
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Excellent!
  For the person that wanted a subsitute for beef stock try vegtable it workd great... - 8/26/08
  
  
• NORASPAT
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I have been doing this for ever. Pureed carrots work well. Pumpkin was less expensive, not now though. Now I use carrots, they also disappear and thicken but cost less Cook up plenty of them and add them to soups or stews they work well for me. - 3/4/11
  
  
• RDOWE53
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  i will add beef broth instead of builon and more spices at the end of slow cooker next time...yummy... - 3/4/11
  
  
• SNEELY0610
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  How much is in each serving? I just made this for dinner tonight, and when I first started putting it together I thought to myself "what I have done?" But then I got the spices added in and it was amazing. Next time I'm going to add some Jalapenio Peppers for some kick but other than that YUMMY! - 10/22/10
  
  
• TRANSFORMRF
  
  
  
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I loved it. I added cayenne pepper for a little more heat and instead of using bullion and water, I substituted fat free low sodium beef broth. Will also try adding jalapenos next time. - 2/10/10
  
  
• TRADTRAV
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Yummy. This recipe is delicious! I used frozen pumpkin that I crushed into puree.
  
  I also use organic no sodium bullion for low sodium content!
  Thank you for this recipe!! - 11/12/09
  
  
• SOLLAMYN
  
  
  Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I made this chili for a chili cookoff at work. I didn't win, but that's OK. I got to take home the leftovers, which made about three meals for me. It is good--but I think that I will experiment with the ingredients to suit my own taste. I prefer a more spicey chili. The pumpkin added a nice texture! - 11/4/09
  
  
• PIXIEMOMMA
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  A great flavor no sign of pumpkin once spices are added. It was more like a stoup than a soup. I increased water to 3 cups. this made 8 1 cup servings - 10/14/08
  
  
• PERSEPHONE82
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  This is great! I made a batch for lunches this week with a couple of modifications based on what I had on hand and what sounded good.
  
  I used frozen squash instead of pumpkin, 1 box. I also chopped up a jalapeno and tossed that in with the veggies and I added a tbsp of cocoa powder. Very very good - 9/2/08
  
  
• RACINGSLUG
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Delicious! The pumpkin adds something special but you would never be able to guess what it was. This recipe yeilds 8 cups so I froze a bunch of it for later too! - 8/28/08
  
  
• SUNSMILE073
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  It tasted wonderful and was very quick and easy. My boyfriend was impressed and wants to know when we can have it again. - 8/27/08
  
  
• LEE907
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I think this is great. I would definitely make it again. - 8/26/08
  
  
• MARASCA
  
  
  
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  For those wondering about beef boullion alternatives, you can also get vegetable boullion. Knorr makes it, though it can be hard to find. Whole Foods usually carries one by Rapunzel, and many small organic/health stores sell it as powder in bulk. - 8/26/08
  
  
• SJIVERSON
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  A great way to use up leftover cans of pumpkin puree! Tastes great! The pumpkin thickens it up. - 8/26/08
  
  
• JULIAAWATTS26
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I've made this and you never know the pumpkin is in it. It's delicious. - 8/26/08
  
  
• HYPATIANMOON
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  This chili is great. I had it today for lunch, and it was perfect! - 2/12/08
  
  
• PUTDOWNTHEFORK
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  WOW!!! This had the perfect amount of spice and you could not taste the pumpkin at all. It gave it a thicker consistancy than most chilis, but it came out very well.
  
  My husband loved it and never would have known it was healthy (or what was in it) if I wouldn't have told him.
  - 1/10/08
  
  
• GRAMPIAN
  
  
  
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Good. - 3/4/11
  
  
• TECHCATZ
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Loved how the pumpkin thickened this! Made a double batch & brought it to a tailgate - everyone loved it & was amazed that there was pumpkin in it. I did add more spices & some cumin - but it still seemed to be missing something - maybe paprika? I'll hafta experiment the next time I make it! - 9/29/08
  
  
• MELOSEIT
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  i thought it was very good. but spicy next time i'm useing less cummin and chili powder. - 9/17/08
  
  
• STEELER74386
  
  
  
  

  1 of 4 people found this review helpful
  now that sounds good....can u use it without the turkey and the beef boulin? - 9/3/08
  
  
• MEWIEGELE
  
  
  
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I make a vegetarian chili and cant wait to put pumpkin in it! Thank you!! - 8/26/08
  
  
• MAGIK0731
  
  
  
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  oooh this sounds good. What can I add in the place of the beef bouillion, does anyone know a good substitute? - 8/26/08
  
  
• CSWINDERMAN
  
  
  
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  how large of a can of pumpkin puree this sounds delicious! - 8/26/08
  
  
• IPNINEWS
  
  
  
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  MAGIK0731-instead of beef bullion, you can use vegetable stock and omit the water. OR you can add a can of condensed cream of celery soup (or cream of mushroom) ALSO, they have garlic "bullion" cubes. - 8/26/08
  
  
• MOLLIEMAC
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I would add the pumpkin or other squash but in cubes rather than pureed. Also pump up the spice a bit, love hot chilis!...MJ - 8/26/08
  
  
• EVANIAN
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I LOVE THIS CHILLI, AND WITH WINTER COMING SOON, I WILL BE MAKING THIS ALOT! - 8/26/08
  
  
• REDROBIN47
  
  
  
  
  My hubby won't eat pumpkin. I am going to make this and not tell him about it until we are done. - 5/4/21
  
  
• CECTARR
  
  
  
  
  Thanks - 2/15/21
  
  
• CHERYLHURT
  
  
  
  
  Great - 11/24/20
  
  
• PICKIE98
  
  
  Good
  
  An entire day's sodium in this for me, so I skipped the beef cube, used my homemade stock, skipped the salt, used salt-free tomatoes. YUM! - 10/23/20
  
  
• ROBBIEY
  
  
  
  
  I love the vegan version, just adding mushrooms for meat texture - 4/2/20
  
  
• BONNIE1552
  
  
  
  
  Interesting to be adding pumpkin. - 9/27/19
  
  
• JAMER123
  
  
  
  
  Looks like a very good Chili. Thanks for sharing. - 9/9/19
  
  
• SHOAPIE
  
  
  
  
  Need to make this when it’s cold. Been in the 90’s now. Looking forward to trying it. Saved the recipe. - 4/8/19
  
  
• 1CRAZYDOG
  
  
  
  
  Skip the bouillion. Use beef stock or beef bone broth. - 1/31/19
  
  
• AZMOMXTWO
  
  
  
  
  thank you - 1/31/19
  
  
• BILLTHOMSON
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was delicious, especially with winter coming. - 12/3/18
  
  
• USMAWIFE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  really good - 11/8/18
  
  
• NASFKAB
  
  
  
  
  Good delicious meal - 11/1/18
  
  
• PATRICIA-CR
  
  
  
  
  Healthy it is! - 9/9/18
  
  
• FISHGUT3
  
  
  
  
  thanks - 5/4/18
  
  
• DJ4HEALTH
  
  
  
  
  good - 3/16/18
  
  
• RAPUNZEL53
  
  
  
  
  Will try minus Turkey. - 1/8/18
  
  
• POOLMERMAID
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Instead of the chili beans I used black beans because that is what I had on hand. I felt it needed a little more salt. I also added 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes because I like things kind of hot and zingy. Good recipe. - 6/29/15
  
  
• CDCSMITH2013
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This has been one of my go-to ot luck recipes and it has been well received every time. - 1/14/14
  
  
• ACHANSO
  
  
  
  
  I see that it makes 6 servings, but how much is one serving? One cup? Just wanted to make sure I was measuring out servings appropriately. There are only two of us so I wouldn't be using all 6 servings at once. - 12/31/13
  
  
• CHARLYBROWN2
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was so delicious and very filling! This is hands down my favorite chili recipe, and so healthy with the pumpkin! You can't even taste it, even my husband loved this recipe and he is strictly a meat and potatoes guy. Highly recommend this. - 9/16/13
  
  
• CD9898685
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very filling and good. Thank you! - 5/4/13
  
  
• CDCSMITH
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I really liked this quite a lot and I didn't think I would. Lots of room for adjusting to taste. What really shocked me was that no one suspected the meat was turkey meat (I usually can and even I didn't notice it with this recipe). - 4/22/12
  
  
• IMVEGAN
  
  
  
  
  Did you figure the nutrition facts without the turkey? A lb of turkey has 84 grams of cholesterol, so divided by 6 servings is 14 grams of cholesterol per serving. - 4/21/12
  
  
• TFROMATL
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Love this recipe. - 2/19/12
  
  
• LAUROBNAT
  
  
  
  
  my family and I loved this chili. - 11/26/11
  
  
• FARMWIFEANDMOM
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  My hubby cannot eat peppers, but can tolerate chili powder. This recipe didn't need the green pepper to taste great. I did substitute ground pork for the turkey, and black beans for the chili beans, since that is what I had on hand. Definitely will stay on my winter menu list! - 11/2/11
  
  
• A-STRONGER-ME
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Great stuff - I used Rotel tomatoes!!! - 10/25/11
  
  
• MAXTONIO
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Delicious! I was leery of adding the pumpkin, but you can't taste it. It gives the chili a beautiful dark orange-brown color. I added an additional cup of water and a handful of wild brown rice. This will be my new go-to chili recipe. - 6/6/11
  
  
• KELLYBEUMER
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I didnt actually make your recipe, I added pumpkin to mine--which isnt that different. Great idea! Gave it a nice texture, added nutrition and tastes great! - 3/18/11
  
  
• CJAYSCRIB
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is such a good recipe. I made over the weekend. It has great flavor, is a good consistancy, and the flavor is wonderful. I took a little bowl over to my daughters home and had everyone sample without telling them the contents. They were all amazed when I told the the ingredients. - 3/8/11
  
  
• LAMARY9
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I would use navy beans instead of chilis and add more spices and some heat. - 3/5/11
  
  
• IAMDESSIE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This chili is great and I love pumpkin. - 3/4/11
  
  
• PATRICIAANN46
  
  
  
  
  How interesting........I love pumpkin and will try this. - 3/4/11
  
  
• DANCINCAJUN1
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  sounds easy and good. ty - 3/4/11
  
  
• ALIZAHH
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Can I do this in a crock pot? Also how about a chunk of fresh pumpkin (I live in Israel where this is more common)_and maybe some shug to spice it up a bit - 3/4/11
  
  
• JIBBIE49
  
  
  
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  sounds good - 8/26/08
  
  
• WANDASDIET
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  As it is getting chillier out there, shall give it a try as it sounds great and thank you for sharing. - 8/26/08
  
  
• MARGARETMCALL
  
  
  Good
  

  0 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Sounds good I needed a good turkey chili recipe. - 8/26/08
  
  
• GLOBUGSCORNER
  
  
  
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  This sounds really good. I'm going to give it a try this winter. Thank you for sharing.
  GloBug - 8/26/08
  
  
• H-2-OH
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Sounds a lot like the chili I make except never added pumpkin to it. I'm going to try it next time. GREAT idea! - 8/26/08
  
  
• DINARLY
  
  
  Very Good
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  What a great idea...had a can left over from last year, so... and it will soon be time to stock up on this year's remnants, will get a few more, just for this and variations on it. But had to add a lot more spices and a couple of peppers (I can never seem to find tabascos, so had to use Hatch's...). - 8/26/08