Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Pumpkin chili

I just tried an amazing new recipe. I wasn't sure if pumpkin and chili went together, or if I wanted to try a chili that also had cocoa powder in it.

Needless to say, I tried it and loved it!

Ingredients:

1lb extra lean ground beef (I used turkey this time)
1 large and 1 small can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
1 15 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 15 oz can corn
1can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 15 oz can rotel tomatoes
1 zucchini finely chopped
Onion and garlic to taste
1 jar of favorite salsa
2 Tbsp dark cocoa powder
Chili powder to taste

Cook burger, drain any fat, add onion and garlic to taste. Add other ingredients (can transfer to slow cooker) cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Enjoy!

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