Description
This Sweet Potato Turkey Chili is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. It combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with savory ground turkey and beans, all simmered in a rich tomato broth with aromatic spices. It’s a one-pot meal that’s easy to prepare, family-friendly, and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bell pepper, diced (color of your choice)
- Optional toppings: cilantro, sour cream, avocado, cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the turkey and vegetables. Mix well, allowing the spices to toast slightly.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pot, stirring to combine them with the turkey and vegetables.
- Pour in the black beans, kidney beans, and crushed tomatoes, stirring everything together thoroughly.
- Add the vegetable broth, ensuring everything is well combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Allow the chili to simmer for 30-40 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Taste your chili and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or spices according to your preference.
- Once cooked and flavors are melded, your Sweet Potato Turkey Chili is ready to be served!
Notes
- This chili can be made in a slow cooker.
- The recipe is gluten-free.
- Adjust the amount of broth to control the thickness.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Experiment with different beans and toppings to customize your chili.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: N/A