Beef Chili with Black Beans and Butternut Squash | I Heart Recipes

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide similar texture.

butternut squash

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Carrots are more affordable and add sweetness.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground chicken is typically less expensive and lower in fat.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Bouillon cubes are a cost-effective way to add flavor.

Brown the lean ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked.

Drain any fat present from the browned beef.

Add minced garlic, chopped onion, diced red bell pepper, and chopped celery to the skillet with the beef.

Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce.

Sprinkle in chili seasoning and mix well.

Add diced butternut squash and drained, rinsed black beans to the mixture.

Stir everything together until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a Crock-Pot slow cooker and place the lid on.

Cook on high for 3 hours until the chili is done.

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