Best 5 Beefy Butternut Squash Chili Recipes

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When the weather turns cold, there’s nothing quite like a warm and hearty bowl of chili. This beefy butternut squash chili is packed with flavor, and it’s sure to warm you up from the inside out. The best part is, it’s easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.

This recipe starts with a base of ground beef, which is browned and then simmered in a flavorful broth. Diced butternut squash, black beans, corn, and tomatoes are added to the pot, along with a variety of spices. The chili is then simmered until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.

The recipe also includes instructions for making a vegetarian version of the chili, as well as a slow cooker version. So whether you’re a meat-eater or a vegetarian, or you’re short on time, there’s a recipe here for you.

Here are some of the other recipes you’ll find in this article:

* **Beefy Butternut Squash Chili with Sweet Potato:** This recipe adds sweet potato to the chili for an extra boost of flavor and nutrition.
* **Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili:** This vegetarian chili is packed with protein and fiber, and it’s just as delicious as the beef version.
* **Slow Cooker Beefy Butternut Squash Chili:** This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Simply throw all of the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it cook on low for 8 hours.
* **Butternut Squash Chili with Turkey:** This chili is a healthier alternative to the beef version, and it’s just as delicious.

No matter which recipe you choose, you’re sure to enjoy this hearty and flavorful chili. So next time you’re looking for a warm and comforting meal, give this beefy butternut squash chili a try.

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BEEF AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI



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A sweeter version of a traditional chili using honey and cinnamon. The butternut squash is a wonderful addition adding more nutrients and balancing out the tomato flavor of traditional chili.

Provided by Brooke Anderson

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 ½ cups beef broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon honey
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook and stir until no pink remains, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a bowl and sprinkle with salt.
  • Add remaining olive oil to the Dutch oven. When hot, add butternut squash and onion. Cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chili powder and cinnamon; cook for 1 minute.
  • Add cooked beef, tomatoes, broth, water, and honey; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until squash is nice and soft and beef is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Add beans and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 991.4 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI



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Add butternut squash to chili for a tasty, filling, energy-packed dish your whole family will love. Mine does! -Jeanne Larson, Mission Viejo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef or turkey
3/4 cup chopped red onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 to 2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 to 15 ounces) tomato sauce
3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash, (1/2-in. cubes)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Optional: Chopped avocado, plain Greek yogurt and shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef and onion, crumbling meat, until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes., Add next 5 ingredients; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in water, both types of beans, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Stir in squash; simmer, covered, until squash is tender, 20-25 minutes. Stir in vinegar. , If desired, serve with chopped avocado, Greek yogurt and shredded mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI



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I love how a hint of heat with a touch of sweetness from the Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar adds another layer of flavor to this contest-winning chili recipe from Jeanne Larson of Rancho Santa Margarita, California. -Peggy Woodward, Taste of Home Food Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef or turkey
3/4 cup chopped red onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 to 2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 to 15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar
3 cups peeled butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Optional: Chopped avocado, plain Greek yogurt and shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef and onion, crumbling meat, until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes., Add next 5 ingredients; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in water, both types of beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and spicy chocolate cinnamon sugar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Stir in squash; simmer, covered, until squash is tender, 20-25 minutes. Stir in vinegar. , If desired, serve with chopped avocado, Greek yogurt and shredded mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BEEFY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup finely chopped Vidalia or sweet onions
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, grated on a rasp or finely minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons hot sauce (I like Frank's RedHot here)
1 pound ground beef chuck (80 percent meat, 20 percent fat)
2 tablespoons fine cornmeal
1 1/2 cups beef stock
1 1/2 cups red wine (any inexpensive Chianti will do)
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Kosher salt
1 cinnamon stick, optional

Steps:

  • Make the seasoning blend: In a small bowl, combine the cumin, chili powder, pumpkin pie spice, oregano, salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Set aside.
  • Sear the beef: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over high heat until it begins to swirl. Add the beef cubes and sprinkle with half of the seasoning blend. Cook, stirring intermittently, until the beef is browned on all sides but not cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef chunks with a slotted spoon and set on a plate
  • Build the flavor: Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, tomato paste and hot sauce. Cook, stirring, until everything turns dark reddish brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Complete the chili: Add the ground beef and sprinkle with the remaining half of the seasoning blend. Cook, stirring, until the beef is browned, then add the reserved beef chunks back to the pot along with the cornmeal, stock, wine and squash. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the chili is thick and the liquid reduced, 40 to 50 minutes. Taste and season with another pinch of salt if needed, but the seasoning blend you've made should have this tasting perfect for you. If using cinnamon, add the stick 20 minutes before the chili is done, then remove before serving. Serve warm.

EASY ONE-PAN PORK AND SQUASH DINNER



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This quick and easy one-pan pork tenderloin and roasted butternut squash will have your weeknight dinner done in no time and hassle free!

Provided by Fioa

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons dried sage, divided
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 pork tenderloin
5 cups (1-inch) cubes peeled, seeded butternut squash
2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1-inch wedges
1 white onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a rimmed 13x18-inch baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil, honey, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sage, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.
  • Place tenderloin on the prepared baking sheet; rub honey mixture onto pork.
  • Mix butternut squash, apples, and onion in a bowl; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sage, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss until well coated. Place around pork tenderloin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and pork is cooked, 30 to 35 minutes; baste pork with honey mixture several times during roasting. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the pork should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1211.9 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe butternut squash. This will ensure that your chili has a sweet, rich flavor.
  • Roast the butternut squash before adding it to the chili. This will help to caramelize the squash and bring out its natural sweetness.
  • Use a variety of beans in your chili. This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Beefy butternut squash chili is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively healthy chili, as it is packed with vegetables and lean protein. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this beefy butternut squash chili a try.

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