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Hearty Pumpkin, Black Bean and Turkey Chili
October 23 2020
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October 23 2020
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by Chef Mary Bass
(Serves 8)
(Serves 8)
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound extra lean ground turkey (99%)
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
To garnish: cilantro, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), guacamole and cheddar cheese
Directions
- 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 the spices to meat: chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pot: brown sugar, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, pumpkin puree, and black beans. Stir until well combined. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-45 minutes till the ingredients have simmered and melded together.
- Once chili is done, distribute into bowls and top with fixin's such as cilantro, Greek yogurt, and cheddar cheese. Makes 4 servings. Double the recipe for a crowd.
NOTE: Can be made in a crock pot. Direction instead:
- 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 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: brown sugar, 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.