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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Special Diet ยป Dairy Free ยป Butternut Squash Chili

    Butternut Squash Chili

    Published: Feb 5, 2018 ยท Updated: Mar 26, 2018 ยท This post contains affiliate links.

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    Squash in your chili might sound strange, but let me assure that it's mighty delicious. This chili is definitely worth trying to shake up your regular chili recipe!

     Butternut Squash Chili from Living Well Kitchen

    Chili is one of the best comfort foods. Almost everyone likes chili; it's easy to make; and there are so many different versions.

    However, I sometimes get in a chili rut. I can make it without a recipe, and even that can get a little boring.

    To change things up, I used this recipe from the November issue of Cooking Light Magazine.

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    Now I know squash in your chili sounds wrong, but this was really tasty.

    Only problem is that I hate, really hate, dealing with butternut squash. Luckily, I found peeled and cubed butternut squash in the produce section at Walmart {yay}.

    You can also use this amazing vegetable peeler that will make you hate peeling butternut squash a whole lot less!

    Try not to let the long list of ingredients turn you away because this is worth making.

    I used this recipe from Cooking Light as my inspiration but made a few changes.

    And I thought it turned out amazing -- amazing enough to remember years later and make again (which is a big deal for me since I rarely have the chance to repeat recipes more than once or twice).
    Note: This was originally posted on December 30, 2011. Recipe and photos have been updated.

    So yes, squash in your chili. Make it; it's good.

    Pinky promise.

    Butternut Squash Chili from Living Well Kitchen

    Butternut Squash Chili

    Squash in your chili might sound strange, but let me assure that it's mighty delicious. This chili is definitely worth trying to shake up your regular chili recipe!
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 TBSP oil avocado or canola oil, divided
    • 1 1/4 pound boneless chuck roast trimmed and cut in ½-inch cubes (I got the butcher to do this for me)
    • 3/4 tsp salt divided
    • 1 1/2 cups onion chopped (1 large)
    • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped (1 medium)
    • 2 TBSP tomato paste
    • 1 TBSP minced garlic about 6 cloves
    • 1 cup dry red wine or unsalted broth
    • 1 cup unsalted chicken broth or beef or vegetable broth or water
    • 1 1/4 tsp ancho chili powder or chili powder + 1/4 tsp cayenne
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
    • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
    • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
    • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 28 ounce whole tomatoes undrained & chopped
    • 15 ounce kidney beans rinsed and drained, reduced-sodium or no-salt-added
    • 4 cups butternut squash cubed & peeled
    • 1 cup carrots chopped (2 medium)

    Instructions

    • Heat a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp oil to pan. Sprinkle beef with ½ tsp salt, and add beef to pan. Cook for 8 minutes, making sure to turn so all sides are cooked. Remove beef from pan and set aside.
    • Add remaining 2 tsp oil to pot. Add onion and bell pepper to pot, and cook for 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and garlic; cook for 1 minutes stirring constantly. Add the wine (or broth) and broth (or water) to the pot. Bring to a boil, scraping the pot. Cook for 2 minutes. Add beef back to the pot.
    • Stir in ancho chile powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, tomatoes, kidney beans, and remaining ¼ tsp salt. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for 60 minutes. Make sure to stir occasionally.
    • Add butternut squash and carrots to the pan. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beef is tender.
    • Serve & enjoy!! You can top it with chopped cilantro, sour cream or plain yogurt, or any other toppings if desired.

    Notes

    *Makes about 9-10 cups
    *One medium (4 pound) butternut squash is about 4 cups chopped.
    *This chili is great as leftovers and freezes well.
    *Use chili powder + an extra 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in place of ancho chili powder if desired. *Based on this recipe from Cooking Light Magazine November 2011
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo
    Click here for Nutrition Facts

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    Nutrition Facts
    Butternut Squash Chili
    Amount Per Serving (1.5 cups)
    Calories 384 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Cholesterol 65mg22%
    Potassium 1307mg37%
    Carbohydrates 36g12%
    Fiber 9g38%
    Sugar 10g11%
    Protein 25g50%
    Vitamin A 13965IU279%
    Vitamin C 58.4mg71%
    Calcium 148mg15%
    Iron 5.4mg30%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *

     

    Meme

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    Butternut Squash Chili from Living Well Kitchen is crazy delicious! Squash in your chili might sound strange, but it's a fun and vegetable-filled take on a favorite dinner recipe. This chili is definitely worth trying to shake up your regular chili routine! Gluten free, dairy free. #chili #onepot #butternutsquash #glutenfreerecipes #dairyfree #beef #dinnerrecipes via @memeinge

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