Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Name: Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound extra lean ground turkey (99%); 1 medium white onion, chopped; 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder; 1 ½ teaspoons cumin; ¼ teaspoon Red Cayenne Pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or brown sugar); 1 28oz can diced tomatoes (preferably no salt added); ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 15oz can pumpkin puree (or 1 ¾ cup fresh pumpkin puree); 1 15oz can black beans, rinsed and drained; To garnish: cilantro, sour cream (or greek yogurt), guacamole and cheddar cheese

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
368 kcal
Course
Soup, Dinner, Others
Cuisine
American

Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Stella Guerrero

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Delicious, healthy slow cooker black bean pumpkin turkey chili bursting with sweet & spicy flavors thanks to hints of maple, cinnamon, chili powder & cayenne. This easy slow cooker pumpkin turkey chili recipe is freezer-friendly and great for busy weeknights! The perfect fall dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound extra lean ground turkey (99%)
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
¼ teaspoon Red Cayenne Pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or brown sugar)
1 28oz can diced tomatoes (preferably no salt added)
¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
1 15oz can pumpkin puree (or 1 ¾ cup fresh pumpkin puree)
1 15oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
To garnish: cilantro, sour cream (or greek yogurt), guacamole and cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Place olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Once oil is hot, add in onion, jalapenos and garlic. Stir and cook 2 minutes, then add in turkey, gently breaking up the meat and cooking until brown (about 5 minutes).
Add all of the spices to meat: chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, cloves, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and cook 30 seconds longer then transfer to a slow cooker.
Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker: maple syrup, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, pumpkin puree and black beans. Stir until well combined. Cover and cook for 6-7 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high.
Once chili is done, distribute into bowls (or do a meal preand top with fixin's such as cilantro, greek yogurt and cheddar cheese. (It's really, really good with a sharp cheddar!). Makes 4 servings. Double the recipe for a crowd!

Notes

Recipe can be made in under an hour on the stove top if that's what you're looking for. Follow directions, except cook turkey completely, then add remaining ingredients, stir, bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes!
See the full post for tips, tricks and storing & freezing instructions.

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Serving 1serving (based on 4) Calories 368cal (18%) Carbohydrates 41.8g (14%) Protein 37.6g (75%) Fat 6.2g (10%) Saturated Fat 1.1g (6%) Fiber 12.3g (49%) Sugar 12.9g (26%)