Sweet Potato Turkey Chili
So delicious, your family would never know it's healthy. Enjoy this simple and tasty sweet potato turkey chili for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, diced small
- 1 red bell pepper, diced small
- 2 jalapenos, seeds removed and diced small
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into ¼-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
- 1 can (28-oz) fire roasted crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon, I use Better Than Bouillon paste
- ½ tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp Frank's red hot sauce
- 1 can (19-oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (19-oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
Spices
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- black pepper, to taste
To Serve (optional)
- avocado, sour cream, shredded cheddar, sliced green onion, cilantro, lime wedge, diced red onion
Equipment
Instructions
- Measure spices into a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat your pot to medium and add oil.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and onions are translucent.
- Make space in the pan and add tomato paste. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until you notice it deepen to a dark red color. Mix with the vegetables.
- Push the vegetables to one side. Add ground turkey directly to the pan, and sprinkle your spice mix all over. Cook and break apart until you have small, even crumbles with minimal pink remaining, mixing with the vegetables as you go. It's okay if your meat doesn't brown.
- Add garlic and stir. Cook for about 1-minute or until fragrant.
- Add sweet potato, tomatoes, water, bouillon, soy sauce, and hot sauce. Stir and cover. Stay close to the stove until it comes to a boil.
- When it reaches a gentle boil, reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue cooking covered for 45-60 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in beans. Cover, and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and garnish as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ground turkey: Feel free to substitute ground chicken or beef.
- Fire roasted tomatoes: Make sure they say "fire roasted" for significantly more flavor than regular crushed tomatoes.
- Frank's red hot: We use this for acidity, not spice. If you don't have Frank's brand, look for a similar cayenne pepper hot sauce with mild spice.
Calories: 411kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 56mg, Sodium: 762mg, Potassium: 1328mg, Fiber: 15g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 7405IU, Vitamin C: 48mg, Calcium: 135mg, Iron: 7mg