Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • · 1 pound bulk Italian sausage (browned (omit if making vegetarian chili))
  • · 2 pounds butternut squash that has been seeded and cut into 2" cubes
  • · 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
  • · 1 can (15.5 ounces light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained)
  • · 2 cans (15.5 ounces dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained)
  • · 1 can (15.5 ounce 100% pure pumpkin puree)
  • · 1 cup beef broth (substitute vegetable broth if making vegetarian chili)
  • · 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • · 1 teaspoon allspice
  • · 1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • · 1½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • · 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • · 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • · 2 tablespoons butter
  • · Greek yogurt or sour cream for serving (if desired)

Instruction

  •      Brown the sausage in a large skillet, breaking into small pieces as it browns.
  • ·       In an 8-quart slow cooker, add all the ingredients (except the butter and Greek yogurt) and stir well.
  • ·       Cover and set the cooker on low for 6 hours.
  • ·       Uncover, add the butter, and stir well.
  • ·       Serve in bowls with Greek yogurt or sour cream as garnish (if desired) and the pumpkin-shaped biscuits.