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Hearty Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili with Black Beans

A close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, thick pumpkin chili featuring ground meat and black beans.
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Make a satisfying dinner using your slow cooker for this rich pumpkin chili recipe. This comforting chili with black beans is perfect for chilly evenings and requires minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground turkey
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), undrained
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the ground turkey, rinsed black beans, pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, Rotel, chopped onion, minced garlic, and chicken broth into your slow cooker.
  2. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, if using. Stir all ingredients together until well combined.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, taste the chili and add salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Serve hot. This chili is great for meal prep and freezes well.

Notes

  • For a spicier chili, add an extra dash of cayenne or use hot Rotel.
  • If you prefer beef or sausage, substitute ground turkey with 1.5 lbs of your preferred ground meat. Brown the meat on the stovetop first before adding it to the slow cooker for better texture.
  • This recipe is a great base for a high protein chili; add a scoop of protein powder if desired, stirring well at the end.

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