BEEF, BLACK BEAN AND SQUASH CHILI

Beef, Black Bean and Squash Chili image

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons light cooking oil
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
3 cups cubed butternut squash
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium)

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown. Remove from saucepan; set aside. Drain fat from saucepan.
In same saucepan and with heat still on medium-high, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the squash, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes or until squash begins to brown.
Add cooked beef to saucepan, then add tomatoes, black beans, pumpkin, cumin, red pepper and chili powder. Cook 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with green onions sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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