Paleo Sweet Potato Chili
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
267 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Paleo Sweet Potato Chili
Description
Paleo Sweet Potato Chili is a robust chili made with lean ground beef cooked alongside diced onions and garlic before adding a combination of tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef stock, and hearty chunks of sweet potato and carrot. The inclusion of bay leaves and dried thyme add a subtle herbal note, while chili powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes contribute layered warmth and spice. The sweet potatoes lend a natural sweetness and heartiness that balance the savory meat, creating a well-rounded chili.
The chili is simmered either on the stovetop or slow-cooked in a crockpot for several hours to achieve tender, flavorful vegetables and melded-seasoned meat. Removing bay leaves before serving ensures no bitter notes. This chili is suitable for a filling meal during cooler weather and can be garnished with preferred chili toppings.
Variations include substituting yellow onions for red and using garlic powder if minced garlic is unavailable. The recipe yields approximately ten servings, and caloric content may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef lean
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 can tomato sauce 29.5 ounces
- 2 cups diced tomatoes with juice, petite
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1 cup carrot sliced
- 5 cups sweet potato peeled and cubed into 1" pieces
- 2 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried leaves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1/2 cup chili powder
- oregano dash
- red pepper flakes dash
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven or large pot, brown the ground beef, onions and garlic. Cook until the ground beef is no longer pink. Drain off any fat.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan. Mix well, bring to a boil over medium heat. Then lower the heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 30-40 minutes or until the sweet potato cubes and carrots are tender.
- Remove and discard the bay leaves. Then serve with your favorite chili topping.
- Crock Pot Option: Instead of simmering the chili on the stove, you can brown the ground beef, drain off the fat and place it into the slow cooker. Add the other ingredients and let it simmer on low for 6-8 hours on high for 4-5 hours.
Notes
- Yellow onions can replace red onions without affecting the chili's core flavor.
- If minced garlic is unavailable, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder is a suitable substitute.
- The recipe serves about 10 portions; serving sizes affect caloric estimates.
- Calorie counts are approximate due to ingredient brand variations; for precise nutritional info, use a dedicated calculator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1294mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1308mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 15482IU | 310% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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