Description
Sweet Potato Turkey Chili is a hearty, nutritious, and comforting dish combining lean ground turkey, naturally sweet diced sweet potatoes, beans, aromatic spices, and a rich broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping, this chili offers a balanced blend of protein, fiber, and bold flavors, served all-in-one bowl with various customizable options to suit your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Spices
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces, chop the onions, and mince the garlic to have everything ready for cooking.
- Brown the Turkey: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and fully cooked through, building a rich flavor base.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onions are soft and fragrant, enhancing the overall flavor.
- Add Spices and Sweet Potatoes: Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the meat and aromatics. Stir well to evenly coat everything. Add the diced sweet potatoes and toss to combine.
- Stir in Liquids and Beans: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the broth. Add the drained beans. Bring the mixture to a simmer to allow the flavors to meld and the sweet potatoes to cook tender.
- Simmer and Finish: Let the chili simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are soft and the chili has thickened to your liking. Adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Brown the meat well to develop depth of flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd the pot when browning to ensure even cooking.
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor impact.
- Allow chili to rest after cooking to deepen flavors.
- Adjust chili thickness by simmering longer for thicker or adding broth for soupier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg