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Sweet potato and black bean chili

Sweet Potato Slow Cooker Chili

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds ground beef or turkey
  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 cans 15 oz each black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Shredded cheese sour cream, and green onions for topping

Method
 

  1. Brown meat in a large skillet over medium-high, breaking it up; drain excess fat and transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Add sweet potatoes, beans, crushed tomatoes, tomatoes with green chilies, onion, pepper, and garlic.
  3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
  4. Cover; cook on LOW 6-7 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Stir well; adjust salt and spices to taste.
  6. Serve in bowls topped with cheese, sour cream, and green onions, with cornbread alongside.