Turkey Sweet Potato Chili
A comforting and hearty chili made with ground turkey, sweet potatoes, beans, and warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 small white onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 cans (15-ounce each) crushed tomatoes
- 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 can (15.25-ounce) corn, drained
- 1 can (15.5-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
Optional for Serving
- to taste sour cream
- to taste fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Once the oil shimmers, add in the finely diced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Cooking
- Introduce the ground turkey to the pot, cooking for 7-8 minutes until browned and crumbled.
- Add the sweet potato cubes and stir for 2 minutes.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, then sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir to ensure spices are well-distributed and bring to a boil.
- Cover the pot and reduce heat to medium-low, simmering for about 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, stir in drained corn and black beans, simmering for an additional 10-15 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- For thicker chili, mash some sweet potatoes against the side of the pot.
Serving
- Serve hot from the stove, with optional garnishes like sour cream and cilantro.
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Notes
Letting the chili sit before serving allows the flavors to deepen. This dish is excellent for meal prep and can be served with cornbread or crusty bread.