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This slow-cooker turkey and butternut squash chili is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The sweetness of the butternut squash tames the kick from cayenne, making this easy crock-pot chili just right for kids and adults alike. For those who prefer a spicier chili, just pass hot sauce at the table.

Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:4 hrsTotal Time:4 hrs 25 minsServings:6Yield:8 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts

Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:4 hrsTotal Time:4 hrs 25 minsServings:6Yield:8 cups

Prep Time:25 mins

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:4 hrs

Additional Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:4 hrs 25 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 25 mins

Servings:6

Servings:

6

Yield:8 cups

Yield:

8 cups

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1poundlean ground turkey1(28 ounce) canno-salt-added crushed tomatoes1(14 ounce) cankidney beans, rinsed1largeonion, diced4cupscubed butternut squash1cupwater¼cuptomato paste3tablespoonschili powder1tablespoonground cumin1tablespoonfinely chopped fresh garlic½teaspoonground cinnamon¾teaspoonsalt¼teaspooncayenne1cupshredded sharp Cheddar cheese, for serving½cupsliced scallions, for servingHot sauce, for serving

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Ingredients

1poundlean ground turkey

1(28 ounce) canno-salt-added crushed tomatoes

1(14 ounce) cankidney beans, rinsed

1largeonion, diced

4cupscubed butternut squash

1cupwater

¼cuptomato paste

3tablespoonschili powder

1tablespoonground cumin

1tablespoonfinely chopped fresh garlic

½teaspoonground cinnamon

¾teaspoonsalt

¼teaspooncayenne

1cupshredded sharp Cheddar cheese, for serving

½cupsliced scallions, for serving

Hot sauce, for serving

DirectionsCoat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add turkey and cook, breaking it up into chunks, until no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.Add tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, squash, water, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic, cinnamon, salt and cayenne to the slow cooker; stir to combine. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.Remove lid and stir to combine. Serve hot, topped with Cheddar, scallions and hot sauce, if desired.TipsTo make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cookerOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2019

Directions

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add turkey and cook, breaking it up into chunks, until no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.Add tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, squash, water, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic, cinnamon, salt and cayenne to the slow cooker; stir to combine. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.Remove lid and stir to combine. Serve hot, topped with Cheddar, scallions and hot sauce, if desired.TipsTo make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add turkey and cook, breaking it up into chunks, until no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.

Add tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, squash, water, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic, cinnamon, salt and cayenne to the slow cooker; stir to combine. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.

Remove lid and stir to combine. Serve hot, topped with Cheddar, scallions and hot sauce, if desired.

Tips

To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2019

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)276Calories6gFat35gCarbs22gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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