Turkey Pumpkin Chili

2 pounds ground turkey

1 (15.25 oz) can sweet whole kernel corn

1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies

1 (14.5 oz) can whole or diced tomatoes

1 (29 oz) can tomato sauce

1 (15 oz) can of pumpkin
1 can hominy

large onion, chopped

1 can beer (12 oz)

1 can water (12 oz)

3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 5 medium cloves)

2 tablespoons cumin

chili powder to taste *
salt to taste
brown sugar to taste *

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1. Brown meat with onions and garlic.
   
2. Mix with all other ingredients in a slow cooker.
   
3. Cook 4-6 hours on low.

* I used about 1 tablespoon of chili powder and 1.5 tablespoons of brown sugar when I made this, and it was great -- Sarah

Serve with Michelle's sweet corn cornbread.

This is a fun recipe because the pumpkin gives the chili a unique yet familiar flavor, and no one can guess the secret ingredient.