Fall Harvest Turkey Chili
Make this hearty Fall Harvest Turkey Chili for an easy fall meal the whole family will love! Featuring ground turkey, pork, squash, beans, and the perfect array of spices, a warm bowl of this chili is the perfect accompaniment to a fall evening.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1/2 lb. ground pork
- 2 cans black beans
- 2 cans fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 can stewed tomatoes
- 3 T. tomato paste
- 1 butternut squash,peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 1 yellow pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 T. cumin
- 1 T. chili powder
- 1-2 t. nutmeg
- 2 C. vegetable or chicken stock
- Seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- 1 bottle Oktoberfest beer, optional
- Cayenne, optional
Instructions
- Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the turkey, pork, onion, garlic and yellow pepper. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium, stir in cumin, chili powder, nutmeg and seasoning. Add black beans, the squash, tomatoes and chicken stock (and 1 cup beer or water), scraping the bottom of the pan to release any stuck bits. Bring to a simmer, adjust the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the chili has thickened and the squash is tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!