Butternut Squash and Beef Chili
Butternut Squash and Beef Chili blends tender beef cubes with sweet, nutty squash and a whisper of cinnamon, creating a balanced bowl with gentle heat and depth. Black beans and crushed tomatoes round it out for a hearty, slightly sweet finish. Serve on a chilly evening for a comforting dinner that feels both familiar and a little unexpected.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butternut Squash and Beef Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Add beef and cook, stirring, until no pink remains, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease. Move the beef to a bowl and sprinkle with salt.
- 2
Add the remaining olive oil to the Dutch oven. Once hot, add the butternut squash and the onion. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables start to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the chili powder and cinnamon; cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the cooked beef, tomatoes, broth, water, and honey; bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook until the squash is soft and the beef is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Add the beans and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 548.53 kcal High 27%
- Protein 25.06 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 95.52 g 35%
- Total Fat 10.37 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.67 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 33.24 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 1120.75 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 14.58 g Good Source 52%
- Total Sugars 16.42 g --
- Added Sugars 1.9 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 250.67 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 5.19 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 949.58 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 1072.93 mcg Good Source 119%
- Vitamin C 58.77 mg Good Source 65%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Butternut Squash and Beef Chili is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Beans, Butternut Squash, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 548.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butternut Squash and Beef Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Beans, Butternut Squash, Chili Powder, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butternut Squash and Beef Chili?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 548.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butternut Squash and Beef Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Butternut Squash and Beef Chili healthy?
- Butternut Squash and Beef Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 548.53 calories and 25.06 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1120.75 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.67 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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