1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 med onion- any color
4 cloves garlic minced
1 bell pepper diced
1-2 jalapenos, minced
2 lb ground turkey or beef
2 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2 inch cubes
1 28 oz can tomatoes (not drained)
2 cans black beans rinsed and drained
32 oz beef broth
1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
toppings: sour cream, avocado, cilantro, green onion, fresh lime juice
In 1 1/2 tsp olive oil add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapenos. Saute about 5 mins until fragrant and tender- add to slow cooker.
In same skillet add ground turkey or beef. Sprinkle cumin, salt, pepper, oregano, chili powder adn paprika. When meat is cooked through add to slow cooker.
Add sweet potatoes, tomatoes, beans, broth, pumpkin, cinnamon, and cocoa powder to slow cooker and stir to combine. Place on lid and cook 4-6 hrs high or 8-10 low (or until sweet potatoes are tender).
When done remove lid for 15 mins to thicken. Serve with toppings. -Freezes well!!