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Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash

This chili with butternut squash is made with ground turkey, beans and tomatoes for a cozy, filling dinner that simmers in just 20 minutes.
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 286kcal
Author: Nichole Crews

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, diced, seeds removed
  • 1 lb ground turkey - 90/10 or 93/7 recommended
  • 1 15- ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed - can also use kidney beans
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 14.5- ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided - plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

toppings (optional)

  • diced avocado, fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, sour cream, shredded cheese, and/or your favorite hot sauce and red pepper flakes - to garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil, yellow onion and jalapeño. Saute for 5-7 minutes, until onions are translucent. Stir in garlic and saute for 2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant.
  • Add turkey, and break up into pieces using a wooden spoon, inside the pot. Cook until all sides are just browned and no longer pink - about 8-10 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Add in drained beans, chicken broth, squash, and remaining spices. Gently combine.
  • Increase temperature, to a boil then reduce to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, until butternut squash is fork tender/soft.
  • Remove from heat, and dig in! Top with cilantro and/or your favorite chili toppings and enjoy.

Notes

I like to brown the ground turkey just until it’s cooked through. There’s no need to keep cooking it at this stage since it will continue to cook as the chili simmers in the broth. This helps keep the turkey from drying out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 6g
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