Easy turkey pumpkin black bean chili is perfect for fall! Black beans and Rotel tomatoes give it a Southwestern kick, making this chili recipe a rich and tasty cold weather meal.
1(10 ounce)candiced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium high heat.
Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
Add in all remaining ingredients. Stir well and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low. Simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.
Chili will thicken as it cools. If desired, remove the chili from the heat and allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Storage. Within two hours, transfer the chili to an airtight container with a lid and store in the refrigerator. Consume within four days.Freezing. Transfer leftover cooked chili to a freezer safe container. Be sure to leave a few inches of room at the top for expansion. You could also transfer the chili to freezer safe plastic bags, again leaving room for expansion. Press out as much air as possible, seal the bag and lay flat to freeze. Afterwards, the bags of chili can be stacked and take up less room. Consume the chili within six months.Reheating. Allow the chili to thaw in the refrigerator completely before reheating. Pour the chili into a medium saucepan and reheat over medium heat until the chili is bubbling and heated through.