1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound ground turkey
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and sliced green onions
1Saute the onion and green and yellow peppers in oil in a large skillet until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Crumble turkey into skillet. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
2Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the pumpkin, tomatoes, chili powder, pepper and salt. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. Serve with toppings of your choice.
Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Cook: 7 hours
Makes 4 servings
We have this turkey pumpkin chili often because everyone loves it, even the most finicky grandchildren. It’s a definite “keeper” in my book!