Turkey Pumpkin Chili
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound ground turkey
I package chili seasoning mix
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1 can (14.5) ounces) diced tomatoes with chili’s, undrained
1 can (15.5 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, corn chips and sliced green onions
Sauté 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. Stir in chili seasoning mix. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the pumpkin, tomatoes, chili beans, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours. If desired, serve with toppings.