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Easy Butternut Squash Chili With Turkey or Beef

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and flavorful chili combining butternut squash with ground meat, perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 0.5 cup chopped onions
  • 0.5 cup chopped green peppers
  • 0.5 cup chopped red peppers
  • 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 30 oz canned chili beans (drained)
  • 15 oz canned corn
  • 15 oz canned diced tomatoes and chilis (drained)
  • 0.5 cup broth (beef, chicken, vegetable)
  • 4 cups butternut squash (peeled, seeded, cubed) (about 1/2-1 inch cubes)
  • 6 oz canned tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red cayenne pepper (optional) (for spiciness)

Instructions 

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sauté onions, green peppers, and red peppers until soft.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add ground beef, breaking it apart and cooking until browned.
  • Stir in chili spices, tomato paste, broth, beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and cubed squash. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes until squash is tender.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional cayenne. Serve hot.

Notes

You can use pre-cooked squash to reduce simmer time to 15-20 minutes.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Butternut Squash, Chili, Ground Meat