Sweet Potato Chili is an easy, flavorful chili made with ground beef or turkey, sweet potatoes, black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes. With spices that give enough heat to this delicious sweet potato chili, even I couldn’t stop eating this one. Omit the meat, double the beans and turn this one into a Vegetarian Chili! Perfect for gatherings, game-nights, and potluck!
To give some heat to my Sweet Potato Chili, I found organic fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilies already diced in them. They even sell them at Trader Joe’s if you have one nearby.
I also used chili powder and ground cumin as the main seasonings.
Together they were spicy enough for this chili and therefore, I found that I didn’t need to add any salt or pepper.
Plus, I love sweet potatoes in this chili. Their savory flavor and melt-in-your-mouth quality help balance some of the heat and spices with every bite. PERFECT!
FYI: I’m not a huge fan of chili, but I have to tell you, this Sweet Potato Chili turned out so good!
The flavors and creamy textures combined made everyone love this variation and truly enjoyed it for dinner.
Serve with tortilla chips or eat it alone. It’s delicious!
This comforting bowl of sweet potato chili makes a delicious meal. Perfect for an easy, relaxing dinner with a beer!
Enjoy!!
What if we can’t find fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilies included?
No worries! You can add in 1 can (4.5 ounces) of diced green chilies into the recipe, along with 1 or 2 cans of crushed tomatoes.
COOK’s Notes and TIPS:
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If you have any leftovers you can refrigerate this chili for up to 3 days or freeze for up to one month.
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Double up on the beans and omit the meat, and make this a vegetarian version.
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Sweet potato chili can be made with ground chicken, veal, pork, or beef.
Nutritional Facts (per serving):
390 calories/ 9g fat( 2g saturated fat)/ 49g carbs/ 31g protein/ 14g fiber
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Ingredients needed for Sweet Potato Chili:
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1 pound (16 ounces) lean ground beef or turkey
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2 sweet potatoes
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1 cup chopped green onions (about 6)
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1 Tbsp. olive oil
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2 garlic cloves – minced
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2 (14 ounces) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilies
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1 cup of water
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1 (15 ounces) can black beans, rinsed
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1 Tbsp. chili powder
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1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin
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extra green onions chopped for garnish
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optional: salt & pepper to taste
1. In a medium nonstick skillet, over medium heat, add the ground meat and lightly season with salt and pepper to tenderize the meat as it cooks. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up big clumps and brown evenly.
2. Meanwhile, peel and cut sweet potatoes into half-inch pieces.
Remove skillet from heat, and set aside.
3. In a 4 or 5-quart saucepot, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add the green onions and garlic. Sauté for two minutes. Stir in the sweet potatoes and cook for about 2 minutes.
4. Transfer the cooked meat into the pot, using a slotted spoon to drain excess fat.
5. Pour the fire-roasted tomatoes, water, black beans, chili powder, and ground cumin. Cover and reduce the heat to simmer for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender. Garnish with some chopped green onions on top and serve. Serves 4
More Tasty Recipes for Chili!
Finally… here are some Fantastic Recipes for Sweet Potatoes!
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Cinnamon Sweet Potato Muffins
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Sweet Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese
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Oven-Fried Sweet Potatoes
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Curried Carrot Sweet Potato Ginger Soup
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Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon
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Cinnamon APPLE Sweet Potato Muffins
Sweet Potato Chili is an easy, flavorful chili made with ground beef or turkey, sweet potatoes, black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Omit the meat, double the beans and turn this one into a Vegetarian Chili! Perfect!Sweet Potato Chili
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15 Comments
Abbe@This is how I cook
September 4, 2019 at 10:50 pmSo I have yet to try sweet potatoes in chili but I am willing. Sounds great!
2 Sisters Recipes
September 5, 2019 at 8:04 amThanks Abbe!! Love this variation for the chili and hope you will too!
Dawn Hutchins
March 1, 2017 at 5:32 pmI've done something similar to this where I left the meat out and simply added more beans for a plant-based option. It was sooooo good! I love the hint of sweetness the sweet potato adds!
annaliz
March 1, 2017 at 10:28 pmHi Dawn! This is a wonderful and delicious recipe for chili whether you make it with meat or meatless. Hope you will try this version- it's now our favorite chili.
Sandra
October 17, 2014 at 11:05 amAnother delicious recipe! I'll make this one vegetarian as I eat very little meat. I love sweet potatoes and chili. Yum! I've just bought the ingredients for the Marsala chicken to do on Sunday. I'll reserve this one to do later. I'll be back! Thanks for so many delicious and health promoting ideas!
annaliz
October 22, 2014 at 1:38 amThank you Sandra!
michaelswoodcraft
September 23, 2014 at 3:01 amVery delicious, love the idea off adding sweet potato!
Dan from Platter Talk
September 19, 2014 at 4:40 pmFantastic autumn chili. Pinning then making!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert
January 28, 2014 at 8:24 pmI am so behind on my chili this year – but love the sound of this one. Beautiful colors 🙂
Abbe@This is How I Cook
January 28, 2014 at 4:45 amWhat a pretty chili!
annaliz
January 28, 2014 at 2:32 pmThanks Abbe, I think you'll love this one as much as we do! Have a great day!
Val
November 8, 2013 at 5:21 pmThis is something I have never tried but how creative and yummy.
annaliz
November 10, 2013 at 8:28 pmThanks Val, it's such a great meal, and very easy to whip up too.
Dan from Platter Talk
November 7, 2013 at 4:44 pmWhat a great idea!! We love sweet potatoes and we love chili. This is going on our menu for sure!!
annaliz
November 7, 2013 at 7:55 pmThanks Dan, it was so good, everyone was raving about it! So I just had to post a good one, right?