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Turkey Pumpkin Chili

The perfect fall dish
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder, to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 - 15 oz cans white northern or navy beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz can pumpkin puree
  • 4.5 oz canned chopped green chile
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped cilantro, red onion or chives for topping
  • Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream for topping, optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Heat a large heavy saute pan over high heat and lightly spray with oil.
  2. Add meat and cook, breaking it up until white, about 5 minutes.  Add to crock pot.
  3. Add oil to the saute pan, then onions, garlic, sauté about 3 - 4 minutes; add cumin and sauté another minute. Add to crock pot.
  4. Add beans, pumpkin puree, green chilis, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  6. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Enjoy!