Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili Mexicana

Posted on 03 November 2012

Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili Mexicana

Perhaps I was foolish to visit my parents when a superstorm was predicted to make landfall on the Maryland coast.

I prefer to think of myself as foolishly optimistic.

I may have been foolish too when I elected not to change my ticket from Tuesday to Wednesday, even though it was clear that Maryland Emergency Management officials were not going to open the airport. By the time my flight was officially canceled on Monday, Wednesday’s flights were fully booked so I had to fly on Thursday.

I came home 2 days late and was unintentionally away 7 days during this critical period for packing and moving.

Hmmm…I may need to face the fact that I was an idiot.

Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili Mexicana

Let me be clear — I consider myself incredibly lucky. I was able to leave on Thursday, unlike many travelers further north. Maryland was spared the brunt of the storm. My mother’s house never lost power and suffered no damage.

At worst, I was bored. A bored lucky idiot.

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Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili Mexicana

The other unintended consequence — besides being hopelessly behind in packing — is that this slow cooker pumpkin chili recipe is coming to you in November, not in the slow cooker month of October. Egads.

Matt is famous near and  far for this pumpkin chili; it is eagerly anticipated at our annual Halloween party. The addition of pumpkin lends the chili a hearty girth, while also boosting its nutritional value. Matt recommends serving it with a dollop of sour cream — to counter its spiciness — and with cornbread — just because it’s tasty.

It is a fine ending to slow cooker month.

Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili Mexicana

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili Mexicana

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound hot Italian turkey sausage
2 14.5 ounce cans no salt added diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 28.5 ounce can pumpkin
1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
1 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 4 ounce cans diced green chiles (Matt uses hot; you can use mild)
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stirring frequently, add onion and garlic and cook for approximately 7 minutes. Remove casings from sausage and add to pan. Cook until browned. Drain fat.
Place turkey mixture into 5-quart slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients. Cook on low for 7 hours.
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Adapted from Allrecipes.com


20 responses to Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili Mexicana

  • Ginger says:

    I love this Pumpkin Chili recipe! It’s easy to make and delicious. I omit the green chiles since I can’t handle too much spice 🙂

    • allfourburners says:

      Ginger, I think you can handle some of the green chiles. You underestimate your heat tolerance. 🙂

  • Lynn says:

    Funny story, sounds like something I’d do- be foolishly optimistic! The nice thing about this chili is substituting various other varieties of winter squash to change it up, even though many af them taste similar.

    • allfourburners says:

      Lynn, optimism or denial? It’s debatable. I never considered substituting other types of squash — love this idea!

  • Sarah says:

    I can’t get enough pumpkin lately (and I can never get enough chili this time of year, every year), so I love the idea of pumpkin chili. This would be an awesome contribution to the Shine Supper Club this month, if you’re interested. Our theme is one-pot meals!

  • April el says:

    I just threw this in the crockpot, i added potatoes to it and a lot more beans. i’m so excited to eat this later! thanks for the recipe.

    • allfourburners says:

      April, I love your modifications to the recipe! I should add that this recipe also freezes well so it’s great to make ahead and enjoy all winter long.

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