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Spicy Chipotle Butternut Squash Turkey Chili

Spicy Chipotle Butternut Squash Turkey Chili by Ashley of MyHeartBeets.com

Spicy Chipotle Butternut Squash Turkey Chili

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Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 serrano peppers minced
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 pounds butternut squash chopped

Spices

  • 5 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon 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.
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