Black Bean & Pumpkin Chili
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4.4
Black Bean & Pumpkin Chili
Description
This chili begins by browning turkey or steak pieces, then sautéing onions and sweet yellow bell peppers before combining all ingredients in a slow cooker. Canned black beans, solid-pack pumpkin, diced tomatoes, and a blend of chili powder, oregano, cumin, and parsley create a complex and earthy flavor profile. Chicken broth provides a flavorful cooking liquid, bringing the ingredients together over slow simmering for five hours, allowing the meat to become tender and flavors to meld.
The inclusion of pumpkin adds a smooth texture and mild sweetness that contrasts with the savory beans and meat. This chili is thicker and richer than typical tomato-based chilis, with a unique flavor from the pumpkin. It can be served as a main course, offering protein and fiber, and pairs well with cornbread or rice.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 medium sweet yellow pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans cans (15-ounces each) black beans rinsed and drained
- 2 ½ cups turkey cut into 1/2-inch pieces, cubed cooked; or 1 pound round steak
- 1 (15-ounce) (15-ounce) can pumpkin solid-pack
- 1 (14.5-ounce) (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large 12-inch skillet, heat the oil until hot and rippling over medium or medium-high heat. Add the round steak (if using already cooked turkey, proceed to adding the vegetables) and brown the pieces lightly.
- Transfer the meat to a 5-quart slow cooker, leaving oil in the skillet. Add the onion and yellow pepper to the skillet and saute until barely tender, 1-2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook one minute longer.
- Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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