Fiery Sweet Dumpling Chili
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Recipe type: Main
 
Ingredients
  • 2 Sweet Dumpling Squash (substitute 1 small butternut, 2 acorn or 3 delicata)
  • 1 TBS coconut oil
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 3 cloves, ground in mortar and pestle (or ¼ tsp ground cloves)
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 3 TBS chipotle chili in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 quart diced beef and or pork (leftover, already cooked)
  • 1 28oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 pint homemade stock (chicken, turkey, or beef)
  • ½ cup coconut milk (full fat)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Peel, seed and chop the squash into 1 ½ inch pieces.
  3. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, warm the olive oil and add the squash, spices, onion, garlic, red pepper and chipotle.
  4. Cook for about five minutes or until onions are soft.
  5. Add the meat and continue to cook for another three minutes.
  6. Now, add the tomatoes and stock. Bring to a simmer and stir well.
  7. Pop in the oven for about 2 ½ to 3 hours.
  8. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
  9. Add coconut milk as it cools. Salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Recipe by Sustainable Dish at https://sustainabledish.com/fiery-sweet-dumpling-chili/