Description

Warm up with a bowl of hearty and flavorful Butternut Squash Chili, made with your choice of ground turkey or beef. This easy recipe is perfect for chilly nights and is packed with protein and veggies.

Ingredients

For the chili:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground turkey or ground beef
1 small onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups butternut squash (peeled and diced)
1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup chicken or beef broth

Optional toppings:

avocado
cilantro
shredded cheese
sour cream

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Instructions

Heat olive oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Cook meat: Add ground turkey or beef, cook until browned.
Add onion and spices: Add onion, cook until softened. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Add remaining ingredients: Include butternut squash, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25–30 minutes.
Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste and adjust, then serve hot with toppings.

Notes

You can swap sweet potato for butternut squash.
For more heat, add jalapeño or red pepper flakes.
This chili freezes well and tastes even better the next day.