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Chili

Spicy Chipotle Butternut Squash Turkey Chili

Course Main Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 1 large Onion diced
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 pounds Ground Turkey
  • 2 pounds Butternut Squash chopped
  • 5 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 3 cups Broth
  • Cilantro optional

Instructions
 

  • Melt the coconut oil in dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, garlic, serrano peppers, and ground meat and cook for 15 minutes, or until mostly browned.
  • Add the spices, mix well, then add the butternut squash and broth.
  • Reduce the heat to low for 18-20 minutes, or until the squash has softened but is still slightly crisp.
  • For a thicker chili, remove 1 cup of of the cooked butternut from the pot and place in a blender along with some liquid from the pot. Blend until smooth, then put back into the pot.
  • Garnish with cilantro, then serve.