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Butternut Squash Chili with Beef

Butternut squash, black beans, and ground beef star in this flavor packed Butternut Squash Chili with Beef. This isn't your typical chili!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 372 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup Diced bell pepper
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce such as Frank’s Red Hot
  • 2-3 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 (2 - 2 1/2 lb) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2” cubes

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin and oregano.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add half of the spices and stir for 30 seconds. Add in the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add in the ground beef and the remaining spice mix. Cook, breaking up the meat as it cooks, until the beef is no longer pink. Add in the tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the hot sauce.
  4. Add 2 cups of the beef broth, the black beans, diced tomatoes and cornmeal. Stir to combine, then add in the cubed butternut squash. If desired, add more beef broth to thin out the chili.
  5. Cover the pot and cook on medium-low for 45 minutes. Remove the lid and cook an addition 15 minutes, or until the butternut squash is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 372kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 627mg (26%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 372

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 372kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 627mg 26%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.