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Sweet Potato Slow Cooker Chili

This healthy twist on traditional chili is secretly one of my kids' favorites—they love the touch of sweetness from the sweet potatoes! It's packed with nutrients, fiber, and flavor, so you can feel good about serving it to your crew. The sweet potatoes break down beautifully in the slow cooker and add such a nice creamy texture to every bite.
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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 the ground meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat and transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Add sweet potatoes, black beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the slow cooker.
  3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until everything is well combined.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Give it a good stir and taste for seasoning, adjusting salt and spices as needed.
  6. Serve in bowls topped with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and sliced green onions. Cornbread on the side is always a hit!