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Sweet Potato Chili

Sweet potato chili is the ultimate, healthy comfort food. This hearty recipe is packed full of nutritious vegetables, legumes, lean protein and delicious seasonings. It comes together in under an hour, perfect for a busy weeknight. Plus, it tastes even better the next day and makes the best, easy lunch.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Chili, sweet potato chili
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 425kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, celery, carrot and sauté for 3 minutes, then add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds longer.
  • Add ground beef and cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until the beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add sweet potato, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, red pepper flakes, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Stir mixture, bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 15 mins or until the sweet potato is tender.
  • Add black beans and allow to heat all the way through, about 5 minutes.
  • Before serving, top with green onions.

Notes

  • Make sure to cut your sweet potatoes as evenly as possible. You can buy pre-cut sweet potatoes if you want to save some time.
  • Use another color of bell pepper, if desired.
  • Feel free to swap black beans for kidney beans or pinto beans.
  • Add diced jalapeno, extra red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra spiciness. 
  • Use low sodium broth if you're worried about salt.
  • This recipe is dairy free but if desired, you can top with cheese or sour cream!
  • To store: To store leftovers, transfer the chili to an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • To reheat: You can reheat chili in the microwave or stovetop.
  • To freeze: Freeze chili in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 916mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g