Freezer Cooking Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili

Steps

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   Brown and drain ground beef in skillet, then add in the beef and all other ingredients to the slow cooker except for the optional toppings.

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   This will be done after being cooked on low for 4 hours, but it does do fine being left in the slow cooker for up to 8 hours.

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   Note: This chili is very mild, for more spice add additional chili powder and/or jalapeno peppers. This can also be made without pumpkin puree and spice to be traditional chili.

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   For freezer cooking, simply prepare and combine all ingredients in freezer safe storage bag then freeze flat in the freezer. When ready to serve dump ingredients into slow cooker and cook on warm for 4-6 hours.

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   Gluten Free Note: I use Bush's Chili Beans but as always be sure to check the ingredients to be sure the chili beans you use do not contain gluten.

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   Serves approximately 6.