Beef & Butternut Squash Chili
A comforting pot of Beef & Butternut Squash Chili that warms your soul with sweet roasted butternut squash and savory ground beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium butternut squash (peeled and diced)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2–3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Sauté the diced onion in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 6-8 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the diced butternut squash and let it soften with the beef and spices.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and the rinsed black beans, stirring to combine.
- Add the beef broth and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Uncover and taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Serve into bowls, garnishing with your choice of toppings.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute ground beef for lentils and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili, beef chili, butternut squash, comfort food, healthy chili