Turkey chili is a cozy, slow cooked meal for the whole family. Added pumpkin tames the heat for a rich flavor.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time6 hourshrs
Total Time6 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Servings: 6servings
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1poundground turkey
1green bell pepperdiced
1smalloniondiced
2clovesgarlicminced
4 1/2teaspoonschili powder
1 1/2teaspoonsground cumin
1 1/2teaspoonsground coriander
1 1/2teaspoonsunsweetened cocoa powder
1teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2teaspoonsground cinnamon
1/4teaspoonground black pepper
30ouncescanned beans(2 15 ounce cans), any variety
15ouncescrushed tomatoes
14.5ouncesdiced tomatoesundrained
1cuppumpkin puree
1/3cupwater
2tablespoonscider 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.