Description
Chorizo Breakfast Chili with Sweet Potatoes is a flavorful and hearty one-pot meal combining smoky and spicy chorizo sausage with naturally sweet and creamy sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes, and a blend of warm spices. This nutritious breakfast chili is easy to prepare, customizable to your taste, and perfect for starting your day with energy and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb Mexican-style chorizo sausage
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can beans, drained (black beans, kidney beans, or pinto beans)
Tomatoes and Spices
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Other Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small cubes for even cooking. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic so they mix well with the other ingredients.
- Cook the chorizo: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics and sweet potatoes: Add the onion and garlic to the chorizo and cook until softened. Then stir in the sweet potatoes, cooking for a few minutes to start softening them.
- Add beans, tomatoes, and spices: Pour in drained beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the chili simmer for 20-25 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and flavors meld beautifully.
- Finish with fresh cilantro: Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro for a fresh, vibrant finish. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
- Choose quality chorizo: Opt for fresh Mexican-style chorizo for authentic flavor and spice level.
- Cut sweet potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Simmer gently on low heat to allow flavors to deepen.
- Adding fresh cilantro at the end brings brightness to the dish.
- Adjust chili powder gradually to control the heat level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg