Butternut-Beef Chili Recipe

Name: Butternut-Beef Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash (2 pounds); 1 pound ground round; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup water; 3 cups chopped tomato (about 2 large); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium beef broth; 1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

1 small butternut squash (2 pounds)
1 pound ground round
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup water
3 cups chopped tomato (about 2 large)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1
Pierce squash several times with a small knife. Microwave at HIGH for 2 1/2 minutes; cool slightly. Peel squash. Cut squash in half, scoop out seeds and pulp. Cut squash into 1/2-inch pieces to measure 3 cups.
2
Combine ground round, onion, and bell pepper in a Dutch oven, and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain.
3
Return meat mixture to pan. Stir in squash, 1/2 cup water, and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until squash is tender, stirring occasionally. Ladle soup into bowls.
4
let your toddler help by: Identifying and gathering the vegetables. Helping rinse the beans in a colander.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small butternut squash (2 pounds), 1 pound ground round, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Butternut-Beef Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut-Beef Chili

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