Chili with Beef, Beans, and Squash Recipe

Name: Chili with Beef, Beans, and Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Lean Ground Beef; 1/2 whole Small Onion, Chopped; 1 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Dried Onion Flakes; 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Fennel Seeds; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1 whole Bay Leaf; 1/2 teaspoons Paprika; 1 can (14.5 Oz.) Whole Tomatoes, Undrained; 1 can 8 Oz. Tomato Sauce; 1 can (15.5 Oz.) Pinto Beans, Rinsed And Drained; 1 whole Small Zucchini, Cut Into Small Chunks; 1 whole Small Yellow Squash, Cut Into Chunks; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; Optional Garnishes: Sour Cream, Shredded Cheddar, And Chopped Scallions

Servings: persons

1 pound Lean Ground Beef
1/2 whole Small Onion, Chopped
1 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced
1 Tablespoon Dried Onion Flakes
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Fennel Seeds
1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1 whole Bay Leaf
1/2 teaspoons Paprika
1 can (14.5 Oz.) Whole Tomatoes, Undrained
1 can 8 Oz. Tomato Sauce
1 can (15.5 Oz.) Pinto Beans, Rinsed And Drained
1 whole Small Zucchini, Cut Into Small Chunks
1 whole Small Yellow Squash, Cut Into Chunks
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
Optional Garnishes: Sour Cream, Shredded Cheddar, And Chopped Scallions

1
In a 3-quart saucepan, over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the meat has browned and crumbles.
2
Drain grease and return meat mixture to the saucepan.
3
Add the onion flakes, chili powder, cumin, fennel seeds, oregano, bay leaf, and paprika; simmer for about a minute, stirring to incorporate the seasonings.
4
Add the undrained tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon.
5
Stir in the tomato sauce and pinto beans.
6
Continue cooking on medium-low, and then add the zucchini, squash, and Worcestershire sauce.
7
Salt and pepper to taste.
8
Bring to a slow simmer, lower heat, partially cover, and simmer for at least an hour, stirring occasionally.
9
Remove from heat and either serve or cool and transfer to a storage container and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
10
Reheat when ready to serve.
11
Top with sour cream, shredded cheddar, and chopped scallions, if desired.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Lean Ground Beef, 1/2 whole Small Onion, Chopped, 1 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced, 1 Tablespoon Dried Onion Flakes, and more.

Yes, Chili with Beef, Beans, and Squash 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.

Chili with Beef, Beans, and Squash

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