Beef and Butternut Squash Chili

Beef and Butternut Squash Chili

A sweeter version of a traditional chili using honey and cinnamon. The butternut squash is a wonderful addition adding more nutrients and balancing out the tomato flavor of traditional chili.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium butternut squash – peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook and stir until no pink remains, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a bowl and sprinkle with salt.

Step 2
Add remaining olive oil to the Dutch oven. When hot, add butternut squash and onion. Cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chili powder and cinnamon; cook for 1 minute.

Step 3
Add cooked beef, tomatoes, broth, water, and honey; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until squash is nice and soft and beef is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Add beans and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Cook’s Note:

You can use chili-ready tomatoes with onions in place of crushed tomatoes, and can use 1 1/2 cups water with 1 cube beef bouillon in place of beef broth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

383
Calories
16g
Fat
47g
Carbs
17g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 383
% Daily Value *
Total Fat16g 21%
Saturated Fat5g 23%
Cholesterol34mg 11%
Sodium991mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate47g 17%
Dietary Fiber11g 40%
Total Sugars8g
Protein17g
Vitamin C55mg 273%
Calcium170mg 13%
Iron5mg 28%
Potassium1320mg 28%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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