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Beef & Butternut Squash Chili

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A delicious and hearty chili featuring ground beef, butternut squash, and a rich blend of spices, perfect for warming you up on a chilly day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 2 cups Butternut Squash, diced
  • 1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Onion, diced
  • 3–4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • Optional: Cayenne pepper to taste
  • 3–4 cups Beef or Vegetable Broth
  • Olive Oil for sautéing

Instructions

  1. Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  2. Brown the beef: Push veggies to the side and add ground beef, cooking until browned and no longer pink.
  3. Add spices: Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
  4. Introduce the butternut squash and tomatoes: Stir in diced butternut squash and fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices.
  5. Mix in beans: Add drained black beans and kidney beans, stirring to incorporate.
  6. Simmer to perfection: Pour in broth, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  7. Check for texture: Ensure squash is tender but not mushy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Serve: Ladle chili into bowls and top with sour cream, cilantro, lime, and serve with cornbread or tortilla chips.

Notes

Chili tastes even better the next day, so make it ahead for even more flavor!

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Keywords: chili, comfort food, beef chili, butternut squash, hearty meal

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