Butternut Squash Chili Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

medium onion (diced)

3 cloves

garlic (chopped)

1 tbsp

chili powder

1 tbsp

cumin

2 tsp

dried oregano

1 lb

ground beef or turkey

3 tbsp

tomato paste

green bell peppers (seeded and chopped)

2 1/2 cups

tomato sauce

1 1/2 cups

chicken stock

2 cups

cooked pinto beans or 2 (14.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

medium butternut squash (peeled and cubed into ½ inch pieces)

1 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

Optional toppings: diced avocado (sour cream, or red pepper flakes)