No Bean Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili
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4.8
No Bean Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili
Description
This chili begins by browning lean ground turkey seasoned with kosher salt and cumin to develop a savory base. Onion and crushed garlic are added and briefly cooked until softened, contributing aromatic depth. Next, canned mild Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, diced sweet potatoes, water, chili powder, paprika, salt, and a bay leaf create the flavorful cooking liquid. The pot is covered and simmered over medium-low heat until the sweet potatoes become tender, usually around 25 minutes, allowing all ingredients to meld. Alternatively, a pressure cooker can reduce cooking time to about 15 minutes with natural release.
The result is a thick chili with tender turkey pieces and hearty sweet potato cubes, enhanced by the warmth of the spices and mild heat from the Rotel. Unlike traditional chili, the absence of beans lends a smoother texture and highlights the meat and vegetable flavors distinctly. Cilantro garnish adds a fresh finish at serving.
This chili functions well as a substantial, gluten-free meal option suited for colder days or when a comforting bowl of chili is desired. It can be accompanied by simple cornbread or a side salad, according to preference.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces ground turkey 1.3 lb package, 93% lean
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 10 ounce rotel tomatoes with green chilies canned, mild
- 8 ounce tomato sauce canned
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp cumin (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes, 8 oz)
- cilantro for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Spray a large skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat. When hot add the turkey and cook, breaking it up as it cooks into smaller pieces and season with 1 teaspoon salt.
- Press saute, spray the pot with oil and brown the turkey breaking it up as it cooks into smaller pieces and season with salt and cumin.
- When meat is browned and cooked through add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes over medium heat.
- When meat is browned and cooked through add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes.
- Add the can of Rotel tomatoes, sweet potato, tomato sauce, water, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt and bay leaf.
- Add the can of Rotel tomatoes, sweet potato, tomato sauce, water, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt and bay leaf.
- Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until potatoes are soft and cooked through, about 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Cover and cook high pressure until potatoes are soft and cooked through, about 15. Natural release.
- Add 1/4 cup more water if needed. Remove bay leaf and serve.
- Remove bay leaf and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 578mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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