Feeling A Bit Chili...

My husband got this deliciously healthy Pumpkin Chili going in our crock pot yesterday morning and the whole house smelled amazing all day!

This Pumpkin Chili is the PERFECT Fall dish especially for Football Sundays!

You can easily double this recipe if you're expecting a crowd and nobody will ever suspect how healthy this chili really is!

The pumpkin gives the chili a smooth texture and flavor without any added fat or fatty cuts of meat. You could also try adding your favorite beans to the recipe.

(If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can also do this on the stove in a heavy pot, like a Dutch oven.)

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound extra-lean ground beef or turkey breast

1 yellow onion, chopped

2 green bell peppers, chopped

1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)

2 cloves garlic

1 can (15 ounces) unsweetened pumpkin puree

1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes

1 tablespoon chili powder (or more to taste)

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper
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Lightly coat a large skillet with olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the ground meat, breaking it up into pieces, and cook until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.

In a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, combine the ground meat, onion, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper (if using), garlic, pumpkin puree, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper to taste, and 1 cup water.

Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, until the vegetables are tender. Stir to combine the ingredients, ladle into bowls, and serve hot.

Consider adding a dollop of greek yogurt or mashed avocado to the top. YUM!

Makes 4 servings

Enjoy!
xoxo -Kara
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