Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili with Easy Vegan Option

Step 1

In a large pan, pour the olive oil and saute the onion, pepper, and jalapeno until they start to get tender.

Step 2

Add the ground meat and cook until it is mostly browned, then add all spices. Do not add the sage, oregano, or cinnamon stick yet. Saute for about a minute, then stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for another minute or two.

Step 3

Pour your meat and veggies into your slow cooker and add the rest of the ingredients except the masa and seed/nut butter. Cook for 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high.

Step 4

After cook time is complete, remove the cinnamon stick and lightly sprinkle flour over the chili. Immediately stir it in. Don’t dump the whole amount into one spot or you will end up with large clumps of flour in your chili. Stir in seed or nut butter. With slow cooker on low, allow to cook for another 15 minutes then serve.