Butternut Squash Chili with Beef or Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 3/4 cup chopped red onion
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
• 1-3/4 to 2 cups water
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14-1/2 to 15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash, (1/2-in. cubes)
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• Optional: Chopped avocado, plain Greek yogurt and shredded mozzarella cheese