Description
This Sweet Potato Turkey Chili recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with savory ground turkey and beans. It’s an easy, one-pot meal perfect for a cozy night in or feeding a crowd.
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
- Cook Turkey: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Sauté Vegetables: 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.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the turkey and vegetables. Mix well, allowing the spices to toast slightly and enhance their flavors.
- Incorporate Sweet Potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pot, stirring to combine them with the turkey and vegetables.
- Add Beans and Tomatoes: Pour in the black beans, kidney beans, and crushed tomatoes, stirring everything together thoroughly.
- Pour in Broth: Add the vegetable broth, ensuring everything is well combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 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.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste your chili and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or spices according to your preference.
- Serve: Once cooked and flavors are melded, your Sweet Potato Turkey Chili is ready to be served!
Notes
- This chili can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference by adding more chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or beef.
- For a vegetarian option, replace ground turkey with lentils or plant-based crumbles.
- Ensure all canned goods are gluten-free if needed.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- 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