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Butternut Squash Chili

My favorite chili recipe made with ground turkey and butternut squash.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion {chopped}
  • 3 garlic cloves {minced}
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1 can chili beans in medium sauce
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes with garlic
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 12 ounce beer

Instructions

  1. Chop butternut squash into cubes. Toss with 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes at 375 degrees.

  2. While the squash is roasting, chop and saute the onion and ground turkey in 1 tablespoon olive oil until browned. Chop the meat up into small pieces while it cooks.

  3. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, and bay leaves. Stir and add 1 Tablespoon medium chili powder.

  4. Add 1 {12 ounce} bottle of your favorite beer. {I like to use an IPA or lager}. Turn the heat up and bring the chili to a boil.

  5. Stir and turn the heat down to simmer / low. Simmer the chili for 1.5 to 2 hours. Stir at least twice every hour. Add more chili powder to taste, if needed!