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Chili with Sweet Potatoes

By Kathi & Rachel

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Chili with Sweet Potatoes can be made with ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken. It’s a 30 minute pot of healthy comfort food and all made in ONE POT! The sweet potatoes give a welcome and healthy kick your whole family will love!

Chili with Sweet Potatoes in a white bowl

The chili pictured here is made with beef but we love Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoe just as much!

What ingredients do I need for this 30 minute chili?

  • 1 pound of ground beef, chicken or turkey
  • sweet potato
  • red pepper
  • poblano or hatch chili (jalapeno if you really like it spicy)
  • roasted diced tomatoes
  • tomato sauce
  • onion
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • beef or chicken stock
  • brown sugar
  • cinnamon – our secret ingredient!
  • cheese for topping!
onions, peppers and potatoes on a cutting board

What can I serve with this sweet potato chili?

  • Cornbread Muffins
  • English Muffin Bread
  • Easy Homemade Rolls

HOW TO MAKE CHILI WITH SWEET POTATOES IN THE SLOW COOKER:

  • Brown your meat and veggies and toss in the slow cooker along with all other ingredients. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Chili with sweet potatoes in a large pot

Top your Chili!

There is no end to the list of toppings you can add to this delicious bowl of chili! A few suggestions:

  • avocado
  • sour cream
  • onions
  • jalapenos
  • tortilla or corn chips
  • cheese, any kind you love!

How to store your Chili with Sweet Potatoes:

  • refrigerate any leftovers in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
  • freeze in freezer bags for up to 3 months.
chili in a bowl

More One Pot Comfort food Recipes you might enjoy!

  • 20 Minute Chicken and Corn Chowder – A family favorite, we have been making this for years!
  • One Pan Mealtballs and Pasta – everything in the pan, even the uncooked pasta!
  • Spanish Chicken and Rice – big flavors but easy prep in this delicious chicken and rice bake.
  • Chicken in Tomato Sauce – the most popular One Pot recipe on the blog and for good reason!

To easy comfort food! Clink!

Kathi and Rachel

chili in a bowl

Chili with Sweet Potatoes

An easy to make delicious chili with the addition of sweet potatoes. All cooked up in one pot.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef – ground turkey or chicken can be substituted
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped – Hatch Chili , poblano or jalapeno can be substituted for more heat
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 15 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 15 ounce can can diced roasted red tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups beef stock – or chicken stock if using ground turkey or ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar : more if you like it extra sweet
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 large sweet potato peeled and cubed
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • In large soup or stock pot heat one tablespoon olive oil. Add ground beef. Cook until brown and cooked through breaking apart until crumbly. Remove excess oil from pan.
  • Add onion and pepper to beef. Continue to cook until onion and pepper are tender. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, spices and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer. Taste for salt and pepper.
  • Add sweet potatoes and continue to simmer until potatoes are tender. About 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning. More cumin? Chili powder? Salt?
  • Serve with your favorite toppings!

Notes

Store leftovers in sealed container in the refridgerator for up to 5 days or freeze in freezer bags for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 9465IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg

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