Pumpkin Chili Turkey Sausage (Printable View)
Savory pumpkin, turkey, beans and sausage simmer in a flavorful, spiced pot for a satisfying autumn meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Main Components
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1.3 pounds extra lean ground turkey
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6 small links (9 ounces) chicken maple sausage
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1 sweet onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 yellow bell pepper, diced
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1 orange bell pepper, diced
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1 can (15.5 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (15.5 ounces) red kidney beans
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1 can (29 ounces) pumpkin purée
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1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
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1 bottle (12 fluid ounces) pumpkin beer
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1/2 cup chicken broth
→ Seasonings
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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Sea salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Garnishes
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Sour cream
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Grated cheddar cheese
23 -
Green onions, sliced
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Thinly slice the chicken maple sausages or remove them from casings as desired. Reserve with the ground turkey.
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In a large heavy bottomed pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until translucent, then add the diced yellow and orange bell peppers. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl and reserve.
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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the same pot. Add ground turkey and sausage, breaking them apart with a spoon. Cook for about 10 minutes, until well browned. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
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Return sautéed vegetables to the pot with the browned meats. Add diced tomatoes, pumpkin purée, cannellini beans, red kidney beans, chili powder, dried oregano, cumin, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper if using. Pour in the pumpkin beer and chicken broth. Stir thoroughly to combine.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust sea salt and black pepper as needed.
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Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with grated cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and sliced green onions as desired.
# Supplementary Details:
01 -
For added flavor, simmer uncovered during the final 30 minutes if a thicker consistency is desired.