Friday Recipe: Pumpkin Turkey Chili

I have to admit I haven't tried this one, mostly because I'm not a fan of pumpkin. I know, but alas, not even a fan of pumpkin pie. But love the ice cream and whipped cream toppings! I'm posting this because it's fall, getting colder, and a slow cooker recipe!

I hope all you pumpkin lovers enjoy! Slow Cooker Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Hours 10 Minutes

Ready In: 3 Hours 25 Minutes Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground turkey 1 onion, chopped 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 cups cubed fresh pumpkin

1 (15 ounce) can chili beans 1 (15 ounce) can seasoned black beans 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 tablespoon chili powder

Directions:

1.	Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; brown turkey, stirring often, until crumbly and no longer, pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any fat.
2.	Transfer turkey to a slow cooker and stir in diced tomatoes, pumpkin, chili beans, black beans, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and chili powder. Set cooker to Low, cover, and cook until pumpkin is tender and has started to break apart, at least 3 hours.