Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili - Ninja Foodi

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potatoes

butternut squash and sweet potatoes are often more affordable and readily available.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

lentils are lower in calories and can be cooked quickly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

canola oil is more budget-friendly and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

homemade stock can be made from scraps, reducing waste.

Using a large skillet, brown the ground beef and drain if needed.

Using a 6 quart slow cooker, add the ground beef and the remaining chili toppings. Stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Serve with cheese, cornbread, or Fritos, your choice of toppings.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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