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Turkey Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes
4.9 from 58 votes

Turkey Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes

Turkey Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes combine baked sweet potatoes with a home-cooked turkey chili made from ground turkey, beans, tomatoes, and spices. The sweet potatoes are baked until soft, then sliced open and topped generously with the flavorful chili and cheddar cheese. Fresh cilantro or green onions finish the dish, blending savory and sweet elements in a hearty meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 61063 kcal
Course: Main Course, Others
Cuisine: Vegetarian, gluten-free

Ingredients

CHILI
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
  • 1/2 lb. ground turkey $2.00
  • 1 yellow onion $0.32
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.16
  • 1 oz. can diced tomatoes $0.59
  • 3 oz. tomato paste $0.25, 1/2 of a 6oz. can
  • 1 oz. can black beans $0.79
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder $0.30
  • 1/2 tsp oregano $0.05, dried
  • 1/2 tsp cumin $0.05, ground
  • 1 cup water $0.00
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
POTATOES AND TOPPINGS
  • 4 sweet potatoes $3.94, small, about 3/4 lb. each
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese $0.43, shredded
  • cilantro $0.25, or green onions, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Wash the sweet potatoes well, then prick the skins several times with a fork. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet or in a baking dish and bake for 60 minutes, or until soft and oozing from the fork holes.
  2. While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the small batch of chili. Add the ground turkey and olive oil to a large pot. Sauté the turkey over medium heat. While the turkey is cooking, dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and continue to sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
  3. Drain the beans and add them to the pot along with the diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and water. Stir to combine. Allow the chili to come up to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let simmer until the sweet potatoes have finished baking, stirring occasionally. Taste and add salt to taste (about 1/2 tsp).
  4. Once the sweet potatoes are finished baking, carefully slice each one open lengthwise and slightly mash the insides. Spoon about 3/4 cup chili over each potato, then top with 2 Tbsp shredded cheddar. Return the potatoes to the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese. Top with cilantro or sliced green onions just before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1each Calories 610.63kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 86.1g (29%) Protein 25.23g (50%) Fat 18.08g (28%) Sodium 905.75mg (38%) Fiber 17.83g (71%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61063

% Daily Value*

Serving 1each
Calories 610.63kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 86.1g 29%
Protein 25.23g 50%
Fat 18.08g 28%
Sodium 905.75mg 38%
Fiber 17.83g 71%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.