RECIPE: Beef and Butternut Chili

Winters are perfect for hearty soups. Here’s a no beans, paleo option that’s great for an easy weeknight dinner!

8 TO 10 SERVINGS

*1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

*1 yellow onion, chopped

*1 yellow pepper, 1 red pepper and 1 orange pepper, chopped

*4 pounds ground beef (you can also use chicken or turkey)

*2-28 ounce cans crushed tomato

*3 tablespoons chili powder

*1 tablespoon chipotle

*2 tablespoons brown sugar

*3 cups butternut squash, peeled & diced

*1 bunch cilantro

Heat olive oil and sauté onion and pepper until soft.

Add ground beef and cook through

Add chili powder, chipotle and brown sugar and stir

Add tomatoes and butternut and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes

Add chopped cilantro

Salt to taste and enjoy!