Dinner for 6
Butternut Squash Chili
Ground beef, butternut squash, vegetables, tomatoes, and warm spices simmer together into a thick chili.
$7.66for 4 servings
$1.91 per serving$7.66 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortFallWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.29Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.01Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.28Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.85Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.48 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1/2 cup red onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup red bell peppers
- 2 1/2 cups butternut squash
- 2 cups diced tomato with juice
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- fresh cilantro (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the celery, onion, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add the beef and cook for 7 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes, cumin, paprika, coriander, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the bell pepper, squash, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth.
- Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender.
- Rest the chili for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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