Turkey Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
406 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Turkey Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
Description
This Turkey Sweet Potato Chili Recipe combines lean ground turkey with cubed sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and stocked with warm spices including chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and an optional hint of cayenne. The base begins by sautéing onion and garlic to build flavor, then browning the turkey until fully cooked.
Additions of crushed tomatoes and chicken broth create a simmering environment that softens the sweet potatoes and merges flavors over about 30 minutes. The final inclusion of drained corn and black beans contributes additional texture and heartiness, cooked just until tender.
The chili offers a balanced, mildly spicy profile with the aromatic warmth of spices and the subtle sweetness of potatoes. It can be served as is or garnished with sour cream and fresh cilantro for a cooling element.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3–4 days or frozen for months, making this chili a convenient make-ahead option. Sweet potato skins may be kept on if preferred, though they might affect texture. This recipe allows making your own chili seasoning blend for control over taste and saltiness.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 onion finely diced, small, white
- 3 garlic finely minced, cloves
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 pound sweet potato peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 crushed tomatoes 15-ounce cans
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 .25-ounce can corn drained
- 1 .5-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- sour cream optional
- cilantro finely chopped, optional, fresh
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they become tender. Add garlic and continue cooking for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Push onions and garlic to the side and add the ground turkey. Cook, breaking apart, for 7-8 minutes, or until no longer pink. Add sweet potatoes, stir, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, if using, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and increase the heat to high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes
- Stir in the corn and black beans. Cover and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are fork-tender. For a slightly thicker chili, mash some of the sweet potatoes using a potato masher.
- Serve with sour cream and chopped cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze chili in freezer-safe containers for 5-6 months for long-term storage.
- Peeling sweet potatoes is optional; leaving the skin on may affect texture slightly.
- Create your own chili seasoning mix to customize the spice blend used in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1350mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 1343mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 12037IU | 241% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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