Southwest Chili With Butternut Squash Recipe

Name: Southwest Chili With Butternut Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) butternut squash, cut in half and seeded; extra virgin olive oil; 12 onion, finely chopped; 2 large carrots, finely chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 lb ground beef; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon chili powder; black pepper (to taste); salt (to taste); 12-1 cup chicken broth (as desired); 1 tablespoon tamari (fermented soy sauce) or 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb) butternut squash, cut in half and seeded
extra virgin olive oil
12 onion, finely chopped
2 large carrots, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chili powder
black pepper (to taste)
salt (to taste)
12-1 cup chicken broth (as desired)
1 tablespoon tamari (fermented soy sauce) or 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

1
In oven or toaster oven, bake butternut squash, cut side down, on a baking sheet at 350F degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.
2
Remove from heat.
3
Cool slightly and carefully remove the skin that should easily peel off.
4
Dice the squash into 1/2 inch cubes.
5
Meanwhile, saute onion, bell pepper, and carrots in olive oil until lightly golden.
6
Add beef and garlic and fry on medium-high heat until browned.
7
Add butternut squash, crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, chili powder, black pepper and salt.
8
If the chili is too thick, add a little chicken broth or water.
9
Chili should be thin enough to stir but not soupy.
10
Bring to a boil and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11
Remove from heat.
12
Discard bay leaf.
13
Stir in tamari and parsley.
14
Serve with cornbread.

1190

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) butternut squash, cut in half and seeded, extra virgin olive oil, 12 onion, finely chopped, 2 large carrots, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Southwest Chili With Butternut 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.

Southwest Chili With Butternut Squash

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