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Chili with Butternut Squash

Bowl of butternut squash chili
  • Prep Time30 min
  • Cook Time30 min
  • Total Time1 hr
  • Serving Size4
  • Course
    • Main Course

Ingredients

  • 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded, and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic put through a press
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 t. ground cumin
  • 1 t. dried oregano
  • 2 t. chili powder
  • 1 lb. ground beef or alternative
  • 4 c. chicken, beef or vegetable stock
  • 1 28oz can chopped tomatoes
  • 1-3 c. your favorite cooked beans (black, kidney, lentils) 
  • fresh cilantro and avocado for garnish

Cooking Instructions

1

In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onion and red peppers until onions are translucent.

2

Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart until no longer pink. Add butternut squash, garlic, jalapeño and spices and sauté for one minute.

3

Add stock and tomatoes and simmer until squash has softened. Add beans and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado.

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