Ingredients
Cooking spray
2lbsground turkey,99% lean
½tspolive oil
1smallonion,chopped
3garlic cloves,minced
1tspchili powder,to taste
2bay leaves
1 ½tbspcumin
1tsporegano
30ozwhite northern beans,or navy beans, rinsed and drained (2 cans)
15ozpumpkin puree,(1 can) or homemade
4 ½ozgreen chile,canned, chopped
2cupschicken broth,low-sodium
kosher salt and pepper to taste
cilantro,or red onion or chives, chopped, for garnish,
Greek yogurt,or low-fat sour cream, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Heat a large heavy saute pan over high heat and lightly spray with oil.
Add meat and cook, breaking it up until white, for about 5 minutes. Add to crockpot.
Add oil to the saute pan, then onions, garlic, sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes. Add cumin and sauté for another 1 minute. Add to crockpot.
Add beans, pumpkin puree, green chilis, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves.
Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.
Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Enjoy!