Beefy Butternut Squash Chili

Serves: 6

Mckayla Mann

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

43

Sweetness

42

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Chili Powder

1 tbsp

Cumin

3 tbsps

Olive Oil

3 tbsps

Tomato Paste

1.5 cups

Beef Stock

2 tbsps

Cornmeal (fine)

Directions:

1

In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, oregano, pumpkin pie spice, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper

2

In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil, beef cubes and half of the seasoning

3

Cook until the beef is browned on all sides but not cooked through, about 7 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon to a plate

4

Add the onions, bell peppers, tomato paste, hot sauce and garlic

5

Stir and cook until everything turns a dark reddish brown, about 10 minutes

6

Add the ground chuck and sprinkle over the remaining seasoning

7

Stir and cook until the beef is browned, and then add the reserved beef chunks back to the pot along with the stock, wine, cornmeal and squash

8

Raise the heat until it comes to a boil, and then lower to a simmer

9

Cover and cook until the beef is tender, 40 to 45 minutes

10

Uncover and let the chili cook until it is thick and the liquid is reduced, another 15 minutes

11

From Food Network Kitchens; after further testing and to ensure the best results this recipe has been altered from what was in the actual episode