Harvest Chili with Butternut Squash
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This hearty Harvest Chili combines the best fall flavors into one comforting dish, perfect for chilly nights. Packed with ground beef, beans, and sweet butternut squash, this chili is rich and satisfying. The addition of Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes, Red Gold Tomato Sauce, and Red Gold Tomato Paste gives it a deep, flavorful tomato base, making this a must-have meal for the season. Serve it with your favorite toppings like cheese, Greek yogurt, and corn chips for the ultimate comfort food.
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ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1" cubes
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can Red Gold Tomato Sauce
- 1 (6 ounce) can Red Gold Tomato Paste
- 16 ounces beef broth
Method
Step 1
In a large pot over medium heat, add ground beef and season with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully browned.
Step 2
Once the beef is cooked through, add the diced onion, jalapeños, and cubed butternut squash to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Stir in the pinto beans, black beans, Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes, Red Gold Tomato Sauce, Red Gold Tomato Paste, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the butternut squash is tender.
Step 4
Once the butternut squash is soft, your Harvest Chili is ready to serve. Top with shredded cheese, plain Greek yogurt, and corn chips for added texture and flavor.