BEEF, BLACK BEAN AND SQUASH CHILI

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This lean but hearty chili gets a boost of veggie goodness from two kinds of sweet-tasting squash-cubed butternut and pumpkin puree.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons light cooking oil
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
3 cups cubed butternut squash
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium)

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown. Remove from saucepan; set aside. Drain fat from saucepan.
  • In same saucepan and with heat still on medium-high, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the squash, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes or until squash begins to brown.
  • Add cooked beef to saucepan, then add tomatoes, black beans, pumpkin, cumin, red pepper and chili powder. Cook 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with green onions sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Siihlee Manando
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover beef and vegetables.


Joshua Iipinge
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This chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Md nahid Hassan
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This chili is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day.


Derrius Pelzer
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This chili is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Alex Villegas
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This chili is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Fatima Younes
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I've made this chili several times and it's always a hit.


Beverly Mbali
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This chili is a great make-ahead meal. It's even better the next day.


Niggr 64
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but I loved it in this chili.


Bibha Shahi
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover beef and vegetables.


Marolys Gil
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This chili is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Peter tejan Bio bannister
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I love the addition of squash to this chili. It gives it a really unique and delicious flavor.


Amirul islam Joni
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This chili is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Olayinka Olawale
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I'm not usually a fan of chili, but this one has changed my mind. It's so flavorful and hearty, and the squash adds a nice sweetness.


Bakar Jan
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This chili was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the unique combination of beef, black beans, and squash.