"This healthy and easy turkey pumpkin chili recipe can be prepared in the Crockpot slow cooker or on the stovetop. It's perfect for Halloween!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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2 teaspoons minced or pressed garlic (about 2 large cloves or 4 small cloves)
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2 lbs. ground turkey or ground beef
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1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup frozen corn kernels ((you do not need to thaw them))
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2 (14.5 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes, not drained
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1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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½ cup chicken broth or beef broth ((plus extra to thin, if necessary))
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 ½ teaspoons cumin
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1 tablespoon brown sugar (or reduce to 1 teaspoon for a less-sweet taste)
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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½ teaspoon pepper
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¼ teaspoon cayenne ((use more for a spicy chili, or omit for a mild chili))
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Optional (for serving): cornbread; corn chips; cheese; sour cream; sliced green onions/chives; cilantro; avocado; diced red onion