Best 9 Spicy Butternut Squash Chili Recipes

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Are you craving a hearty and flavorful dish that will warm you up on a chilly day? Look no further than spicy butternut squash chili! This tantalizing stew combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash with a blend of aromatic spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the process of crafting this delectable dish, perfect for a cozy dinner at home or a gathering with friends and family.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI



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This sweet and spicy butternut squash chili is sure to be a crowd pleaser and won first place in our office chili cook-off.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chili Without Beans Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound ground beef
1 pound cubed butternut squash
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add beef and cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Transfer beef mixture to the bottom of a slow cooker and add butternut squash and frozen mixed vegetables. Stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chipotle peppers in adobo, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar; mix together.
  • Set heat to High; wait to bring to a simmer. Cover, set heat to Low and cook, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 858.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH SPICY CHILLI



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A substantial supper that makes the most of seasonal squash

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 small butternut squash , halved lengthways and seeds scraped out
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion , chopped
2 red chillies , deseeded and finely chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
250g lean beef mince
2 tbsp tomato purée
410g can kidney bean , drained and rinsed
half bunch coriander , leaves chopped
50g spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Rub the squash with a little oil, then roast them on a baking tray for 45 mins until soft.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan, then fry the onion for a few mins until soft. Stir in the chilli and cumin, fry for 1 min more, then add the mince, browning for 3-4 mins. Stir in the purée and beans with a splash of water and season. Warm through and keep warm. Or cool, freeze for up to 1 month, then defrost and reheat.
  • Scoop a little of the soft squash flesh out to make a hollow, then stir this into the chilli with half the coriander. Fill the cavity of each squash with a quarter of the mix, then scatter with the remaining coriander. Dress the spinach with a drop more olive oil, season and serve alongside the squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.92 milligram of sodium

SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI



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I love how a hint of heat with a touch of sweetness from the Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar adds another layer of flavor to this contest-winning chili recipe from Jeanne Larson of Rancho Santa Margarita, California. -Peggy Woodward, Taste of Home Food Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef or turkey
3/4 cup chopped red onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 to 2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 to 15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar
3 cups peeled butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Optional: Chopped avocado, plain Greek yogurt and shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef and onion, crumbling meat, until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes., Add next 5 ingredients; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in water, both types of beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and spicy chocolate cinnamon sugar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Stir in squash; simmer, covered, until squash is tender, 20-25 minutes. Stir in vinegar. , If desired, serve with chopped avocado, Greek yogurt and shredded mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BEEFY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound beef chuck or stewing meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup finely chopped white onion
1 cup seeded and chopped red bell pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot Sauce)
3 cloves garlic, grated on rasp or finely minced
1 pound ground chuck (80-percent lean)
1 1/2 cups beef stock
1 1/2 cups red wine (recommended: any inexpensive Chianti)
2 tablespoons fine cornmeal
1 (1 1/2 pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, oregano, pumpkin pie spice, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil, beef cubes and half of the seasoning. Cook until the beef is browned on all sides but not cooked through, about 7 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon to a plate. Add the onions, bell peppers, tomato paste, hot sauce and garlic. Stir and cook until everything turns a dark reddish brown, about 10 minutes. Add the ground chuck and sprinkle over the remaining seasoning. 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. Raise the heat until it comes to a boil, and then lower to a simmer. Cover and cook until the beef is tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Uncover and let the chili cook until it is thick and the liquid is reduced, another 15 minutes.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI



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"In the wintertime, I crave stick-to-your-ribs food. This chili is comforting and full of nutrients."

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped or pressed through a garlic press
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 cups butternut squash cubes, in 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups cooked white beans, such as Great Northern (rinsed, if canned)
1 14-ounce can whole tomatoes with juice, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup store-bought salsa
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Plain reduced-fat Greek yogurt
1 avocado, halved, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat, 1 minute. Add the bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Pour in the wine and let bubble 1 minute, stirring and scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the butternut squash, beans, tomatoes and their juice, salsa, 1 cup water, the chili powder, cumin, cocoa, cinnamon and cayenne, if using. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and the chili begins to thicken, about 1 hour. (If the soup looks too thick while cooking, add up to 1 cup more water.) Serve topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt and some avocado cubes.
  • Cook's Note: If you're using dried beans, soak in water overnight, then simmer until just tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours (or cook 4 to 5 hours in a slow cooker on high).

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI



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Add butternut squash to chili for a tasty, filling, energy-packed dish your whole family will love. Mine does! -Jeanne Larson, Mission Viejo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef or turkey
3/4 cup chopped red onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 to 2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 to 15 ounces) tomato sauce
3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash, (1/2-in. cubes)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Optional: Chopped avocado, plain Greek yogurt and shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef and onion, crumbling meat, until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes., Add next 5 ingredients; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in water, both types of beans, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Stir in squash; simmer, covered, until squash is tender, 20-25 minutes. Stir in vinegar. , If desired, serve with chopped avocado, Greek yogurt and shredded mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND TURKEY CHILI



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This is a delicious, filling chili. Serve topped with sour cream and tortilla chips!

Provided by CPolencheck

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey breast
1 pound butternut squash - peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice
½ cup chicken broth
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
1 (15.5 ounce) can white hominy, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes, then add the turkey, and stir until crumbly and no longer pink.
  • Add the butternut squash, chicken broth, green chilies, tomatoes, kidney beans, hominy, and tomato sauce; season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 709.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND MOROCCAN SPICES



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This Moroccan-inspired take on vegetable chili is not so much spicy as it is spiced, using ingredients you're likely to have stocked in your pantry. In place of the same old kidney beans, this recipe uses butternut squash, cauliflower and chickpeas, making it a lighter, fresher update on the classic dish. Like any good pot of chili, this is even better reheated the next day.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, one pot, soups and stews, vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground sweet or hot paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
1 (2- to 2 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cored
Plain yogurt or sour cream, for serving (optional)
Thinly sliced scallions, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the onions, chili powder, paprika, cumin and cinnamon, and cook until tender, stirring often and lowering the heat as necessary to keep the spices from burning, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. (Be careful not to let the garlic burn.)
  • Add the squash, chickpeas, broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar and 2 teaspoons salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the cauliflower into bite-size florets, trimming and discarding any long stems.
  • Add the cauliflower to the pot and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the chili is thick and the vegetables are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt, and serve hot, with yogurt and scallions, if desired.

SPICY BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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This recipe is based on one from Carl Jerome's cookbook, Cooking for a New Earth. This is a microwave recipe. He says in its intro, "The spicy coating on these cubes of rich butternut squash can be either sweet or hot, depending on the kind of chili powder used. When the chili powder is barely hot, the sweet taste of the squash will dominate; if it is fiery hot, it will add contrast to this autumn vegetable. This versatile recipe can be served as part of a cold meal in August, when the first winter squashes appear in the market, or hot from the oven during the winter months."

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons chili powder
1 large lemon, juiced
3 lbs butternut squash, split lengthwise with a sharp, heavy chef's knife, the seeds and fibrous center scooped out of the c

Steps:

  • Mix chili powder and lemon juice together in small bowl. Place the squash in a very large microwave-safe bowl and pour the spicy lemon juice over it. Toss to coat cubes evenly. Push cubes toward the sides of the bowl so that they cook evenly.
  • Cover and microwave on high (100%) for 14 minutes. The squash is done when the tip of a small sharp knife or toothpick slides through a few of the cubes easily. Until done, re-cover and microwave at 2 minute intervals.
  • If serving hot, scoop onto plate with a large serving spoon and serve immediately. If serving cold, refrigerate until cool.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut butternut squash or frozen butternut squash cubes.
  • If you don't have chili powder, you can use a blend of cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • If you like your chili spicy, add a jalapeño or serrano pepper. For a milder chili, omit the peppers or use a milder variety, such as poblano pepper.
  • If you want a thicker chili, mash some of the beans with a potato masher or immersion blender.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, or tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This spicy butternut squash chili is a hearty, flavorful, and healthy dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. With its unique blend of spices and creamy butternut squash, this chili is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy chili recipe, give this one a try.

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