Beef & Butternut Squash Chili
A hearty and flavorful chili made with ground beef and butternut squash, perfect for chilly nights and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for sautéing
- 1 cup water or broth
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by peeling and cutting the butternut squash into small cubes.
- Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Brown the ground beef in the pot, breaking it apart until browned for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, and paprika to the beef and cook for 1 minute.
- Incorporate the butternut squash into the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the diced tomatoes and beans along with 1 cup of water or broth, and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Top with shredded cheese and sour cream for extra flavor. Adjust spices to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili, beef, butternut squash, comfort food, easy dinner