Description
This hearty Sweet Potato Chili is the ultimate one-pot comfort food, perfect for a crisp autumn evening. The recipe beautifully balances the sweetness of tender sweet potato cubes with savory ground beef and a warm, earthy blend of spices. It’s a satisfying and flavorful meal that tastes like it has been simmering all day.
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced stewed tomatoes with chili seasonings
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
Dash of cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1 pinch 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
Brown the Beef:
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess fat.
Combine the Ingredients:
Add the cubed sweet potatoes, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water to the pot with the beef. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Let it Simmer:
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for at least 45 minutes to an hour, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Add the Final Touches:
About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the drained black beans and corn to heat them through. Serve hot with your favorite chili toppings.
Notes
Make It Ahead:
This chili’s flavor deepens and improves overnight. Consider making it a day in advance and reheating it on the stovetop for an even more delicious meal.
Slow Cooker Method:
To adapt this recipe for a slow cooker, first brown the beef on the stovetop. Transfer the cooked beef and all other ingredients (except the black beans and corn) to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Stir in the beans and corn during the final 30 minutes of cooking.
Storage:
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This chili also freezes exceptionally well for up to 3 months, making it a great meal-prep option.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 75
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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