Great HEAL Recipes

Beef & Butternut Squash Chili 

By Holly Grainger 

(Makes 4+ servings)

Ingredients

• 1 cup butternut squash cubes, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup chopped sweet onion
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 ½ lbs. lean ground beef or ground turkey meat
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 (8-oz) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained (such as Rotel)
• 1 (27-oz) can chili beans, no added salt
• ½ plain low-fat yogurt or low-fat sour cream

Recipe Directions

1. Cook beef, bell pepper, and onion in olive oil and a pot over medium-high heat until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain well and return to pot. Add garlic and chili powder. 
2. Stir in tomatoes, green chilies, and chili beans; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally 15 minutes.