Description
This Turkey Sweet Potato Chili is a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for a comforting meal all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 small white onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 (15-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- Sour cream (optional, for serving)
- Fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Push onions and garlic to the side and add ground turkey to the pot. Cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no longer pink. Add sweet potato cubes, stir everything together, and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Add all seasonings: chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Increase heat to high until the mixture begins to boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in drained corn and black beans. Cover and continue simmering for 10-15 more minutes, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender. For a thicker consistency, mash some of the sweet potatoes against the side of the pot with a spoon.
- Ladle hot chili into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- It freezes well, so you can enjoy it later. Just reheat before serving.
- Adjust the spices according to your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg