Description
Discover a hearty and flavorful Turkey and White Bean Pumpkin Chili recipe that will warm you up this season. Learn how to make this delicious dish today!
Ingredients
- – olive oil spray (15 ml)
- – 2 lbs (900 g) lean ground beef
- – 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vegetable oil
- – 1 small onion, chopped
- – 3 garlic cloves, minced
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili powder, to taste
- – 2 bay leaves
- – 1 1/2 tbsp (22.5 ml) cumin
- – 1 tsp (5 ml) oregano
- – 2 cans (2 x 425 g) white northern or navy beans, rinsed and drained
- – 15 oz (425 g) can pumpkin puree, or homemade
- – 4.5 oz (128 g) chopped green chile
- – 2 cups (480 ml) low sodium chicken broth, check labels for GF
- – kosher salt and pepper to taste
- – chopped cilantro, red onion, or chives for topping
- – Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream for topping, optional
Instructions
- Warm a large pan over high heat and lightly coat with olive oil spray.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart until it turns white, approximately 5 minutes, then move it to the slow cooker.
- Pour vegetable oil into the pan, then add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3 to 4 minutes; incorporate cumin and sauté for an additional minute. Move this to the slow cooker.
- Introduce the white beans, pumpkin puree, chopped green chiles, chicken broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves. Cover and let it cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
- Take out the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning to your liking before serving. Enjoy your meal!
- Activate the sauté function and lightly spray with olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart until it turns white, approximately 5 minutes, then set it aside.
- Drizzle vegetable oil into the sauté pan, then add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3 to 4 minutes; incorporate cumin and sauté for an additional minute. Return the beef to the pan.
- Stir in the white beans, pumpkin puree, chopped green chiles, chicken broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves.
- Seal and cook under high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally.
- Take out the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning to your liking before serving. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- Consider using lean ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef for a healthier option.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Experiment with toppings like avocado, shredded cheese, or hot sauce for variety.