Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Turkey chili is a cozy, slow cooked meal for the whole family. Added pumpkin tames the heat for a rich flavor.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 30 ounces canned beans (2 15 ounce cans), any variety
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or with the stovetop setting on a slow cooker, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add ground turkey, breaking up into small pieces. Add the bell pepper and onion and cook until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are starting to soften. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
- Mix together the spices and sprinkle over the turkey and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything, until fragrant.
- Transfer to a slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients and stir well, making sure pumpkin is mixed through.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours. Serve with your favorite chili toppings.
