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Pork and Butternut Squash Chili with Cheese and Sour Cream

ready in 15 minutes

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
A note about serious food allergies

Some days you want complicated, and some days you want a bowl of chili, with sour cream and cheese on top. This pork and butternut variation will satiate and delight, with minimal fuss.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Ground Pork
  • 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
  • 6 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
  • 5 oz. Black Beans
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    2 oz. Sour Cream
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    1 oz. Shredded Oaxacan Cheese
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    2 tsp. Chicken Demi-Glace Concentrate
  • 1 Tbsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
  • ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    640
  • Carbohydrates
    36g
  • Net Carbs
    29g
  • Fat
    37g
  • Protein
    42g
  • Sodium
    1620mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using ground turkey or ground beef, follow same instructions as ground pork.

  • If using Italian sausage, remove from casing and follow same instructions as ground pork.

  • If using bacon, line a plate with a paper towel. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add bacon to hot pan. Flip occasionally until crisp, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to towel-lined plate to remove excess oil. Crumble, and serve on top.

  1. 1

    Cook the Pork and Squash

    Halve any large butternut squash pieces to roughly match smaller pieces.

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add ground pork, butternut squash, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally, breaking up pork with a spoon, until squash starts to soften and no pink remains on pork, 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Stir demi-glace, tomatoes, seasoning rub and 1 cup water into pan. Bring to a boil.

    Once boiling, cover and stir occasionally until squash is tender, 4-5 minutes.

    While chili cooks, drain beans.

  3. 3

    Add the Beans

    Drain black beans in a colander and rinse.

    Once squash is tender, add beans, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to pan and stir to combine.

    Return to a boil. Once boiling, until beans are warmed through, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chili with cheese, sour cream, and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!

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