Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
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Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
Description
The Sweet Potato Chili recipe starts by microwaving peeled, cubed sweet potatoes to soften them slightly before combining with stewed tomatoes that already have chili seasonings, tomato sauce, water, and a blend of spices including chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. These ingredients are cooked together in a slow cooker on high heat for about two hours, allowing the flavors to blend.
Separately, ground beef is browned and drained, then added along with canned black beans and drained corn to the slow cooker. The chili continues to slow cook for an additional 1–2 hours, deepening the flavor and thickening the mixture. The sweet potatoes contribute natural sweetness and texture to balance the savory elements of beef and beans.
This chili offers a well-rounded meal that serves about eight people, combining protein, vegetables, and legumes in a single dish. It's suitable for making ahead or keeping warm for a gathering. The presence of multiple spices and a touch of cinnamon adds complexity without overwhelming the chili’s warmth.
No modifications or substitutions were made in the original tested version. The recipe omits onions, celery, and cayenne pepper. Corn was added for extra texture and sweetness. Feeding a group or meal prepping is straightforward given the slow cooker method and ingredient amounts.
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potato peeled and cubed
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans stewed tomatoes diced, with chili seasonings
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- cinnamon dash
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 1 pinch onion powder
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (12oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn drained
Instructions
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Place in a microwaveable bowl with ½ cup water and cook for 4 minutes.
- Place sweet potatoes, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and all seasonings in a slow cooker on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Brown beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain and discard any excess grease.
- Add cooked ground beef, black beans, and corn to the slow cooker. Cook an additional 1-2 hours, until flavors have blended together. Serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe feeds about 8 people, making it suitable for families or gatherings.
- The slow cooker method blends flavors over several hours for a hearty chili.
- Slight variations are possible in spices or vegetables; this version lacks onion and celery but includes corn.
- Microwaving sweet potatoes beforehand speeds cooking without losing texture.
- Ground beef is browned and drained separately to reduce grease before adding to chili.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 91mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 513mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 6460IU | 129% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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