Pumpkin Chili

Great autumn or fall chili & a good way to get rid of all those extra cans of pumpkin!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup various bell peppers
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 lb ground turkey (or beef/chicken/venison)
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 8oz tomato sauce
• 1-15 oz can kidney beans
• 1-15 oz can cannelini beans
• 2 cups pumpkin puree (or 1-15 oz can)
• 1 1/2-2 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• salt to taste
• sour cream, cheese as desired for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. Saute onion, garlic, and peppers using the 1/4 water to keep them from sticking.
2. Stir in meat and  cook till finished and browned
3. Mix in tomatoes, sauce, pumpkin, and seasonings.
4. Cook covered over med-low heat for 30 mins. 
5. Add in rinsed beans and simmer for 10 mins
6. Serve with sour cream and cheese

Sauteing veggies

Cooking and browning the turkey

Add in seasonings

Add in tomatoes, sauce, pumpkin and simmer

Add garnish

ENJOY!