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hearty butternut chili recipe

Butternut Chili with Tender Short Rib Chunks

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large Dutch oven or heavy pot
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Ladle
  • 1 Large bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pound short ribs bone-in
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
  • 2 cup beef broth
  • 1 can kidney beans 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the short ribs on all sides until browned, then remove and set aside.
  • Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté until translucent.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
  • Mix in the butternut squash cubes and stir to coat evenly with spices.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes and beef broth, stirring to combine.
  • Return the short ribs to the pot, submerging them in the liquid.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Cook the chili for 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the kidney beans and black beans to the pot.
  • Stir in apple cider vinegar and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

When preparing this chili, feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of cayenne pepper according to your taste. Also, ensure you cut the butternut squash into evenly sized cubes to ensure they cook thoroughly and evenly in the chili. The resting period allows the flavors to meld together, enhancing the overall taste.
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