Butternut-Beef Chili

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
30%
Butternut-Beef Chili
45 min.
6
285kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your taste buds with this delightful Butternut-Beef Chili, a perfect blend of flavors that will satisfy your cravings for a hearty meal. This gluten-free and dairy-free dish is not only nutritious but also incredibly delicious, making it an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or any gathering with friends and family.

Imagine the sweet, nutty taste of butternut squash mingling with the savory richness of ground beef, complemented by a medley of spices that bring warmth and depth to every bite. The addition of kidney beans adds a satisfying texture and boosts the protein content, while fresh cilantro and green onions provide a burst of freshness that elevates the dish to new heights.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this chili is a quick and easy option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. With only 285 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Whether you're looking for a comforting main course or a dish to impress your guests, this Butternut-Beef Chili is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So grab your Dutch oven and get ready to create a bowl of warmth that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • cups butternut squash peeled chopped ( 1 small)
  • 16 ounce kidney beans drained canned
  • 1.5 teaspoons chili powder 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • cup bell pepper green chopped
  • tablespoons green onions thinly sliced
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin 
  • pound ground round 
  • tablespoons jalapeno minced seeded
  • 0.5 cup olives pitted ripe
  • cup onion chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons oregano dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups tomatoes chopped ( 2 large)
  • tablespoons tomato paste 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • ladle
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Combine the first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven, and cook over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
  2. Drain well; return meat mixture to pan. Stir in tomato and next 9 ingredients (tomato through garlic); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until squash is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives and jalapeo; cook 5 minutes.
  3. Ladle chili into soup bowls, and top each serving with 1 tablespoon green onions and 1 teaspoon cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories285kcal
Protein29.43%
Fat30.84%
Carbs39.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.33
Glycemic Load
5.75
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.839130526004%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.51mg
Luteolin
1.3mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.34mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
7.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:285.02kcal
14.25%
Fat:10.11g
15.55%
Saturated Fat:3.45g
21.58%
Carbohydrates:29.29g
9.76%
Net Carbohydrates:20.77g
7.55%
Sugar:7.76g
8.62%
Cholesterol:49.14mg
16.38%
Sodium:679.61mg
29.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.7g
43.4%
Vitamin A:8565.46IU
171.31%
Vitamin C:56.08mg
67.97%
Fiber:8.53g
34.1%
Vitamin B6:0.66mg
33.23%
Manganese:0.62mg
30.85%
Potassium:1062.08mg
30.35%
Zinc:4.55mg
30.34%
Vitamin B3:6.04mg
30.2%
Vitamin K:30.51µg
29.06%
Phosphorus:287.64mg
28.76%
Vitamin B12:1.67µg
27.85%
Iron:4.41mg
24.49%
Magnesium:85.77mg
21.44%
Selenium:14.6µg
20.85%
Vitamin E:2.94mg
19.58%
Copper:0.36mg
18.09%
Folate:69.47µg
17.37%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.94%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.03%
Calcium:113.21mg
11.32%
Vitamin B5:1mg
9.98%
Source:My Recipes