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Bowl of Autumn Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash and spices

Autumn Turkey & Butternut Squash Chili

A warm and hearty chili perfect for autumn, featuring lean ground turkey and sweet butternut squash.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Chili Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Ground Turkey
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash diced
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes can
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 15 oz Kidney Beans can, rinsed
  • 15 oz Black Beans can, rinsed
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Optional Toppings
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Cilantro fresh, chopped
  • Diced Avocado

Equipment

  • Large Pot/Dutch Oven
  • Spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil in a large pot until they are softened. Add the ground turkey and cook until it is browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, then drain any excess fat.
  2. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
  3. Add the diced butternut squash, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, rinsed kidney beans, and rinsed black beans to the pot, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the butternut squash is tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Taste the chili and adjust the seasonings as needed, then serve hot with your desired optional toppings.

Notes

This chili is excellent for meal prepping and can be easily customized with your favorite chili toppings like cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.