Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Diced sweet potato and hearty black beans are added to traditional chili ingredients to make a delightful dish packed with a variety of flavors.
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot with Lid
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Fat of choice
- ½ Green Bell Pepper diced small
- ½ Yellow Onion diced
- 1 Sweet Potato peeled and diced (¼-inch)
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- ½ Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper optional
- ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
- 15 oz Canned Black Beans drained and rinsed
- 14.5 oz Petite Diced Tomatoes with juice
- 8 oz Tomato Sauce
- 48 oz Low Sodium Chicken Broth
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables and add your fat to the pot over medium heat.½ Green Bell Pepper, ½ Yellow Onion, 1 Sweet Potato, 2 Tbsp Fat of choice
- Add Onions and peppers to pot and cook until soft and fragrant.
- Next, break up the beef in the pot with the onions and peppers and begin to brown. While the meat cooks, add in seasonings as well.1 lb Ground Beef, 1 tsp Sea Salt, ½ tsp Black Pepper, 1 Tbsp Chili Powder, ½ Tbsp Garlic Powder, 1 tsp Cumin, ½ tsp Smoked Paprika, 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper, ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- When the meat is fully browned, add in the sweet potato and stir to coat in seasonings. Then stir in the beans, tomatoes, and tomato sauce.15 oz Canned Black Beans, 8 oz Tomato Sauce, 14.5 oz Petite Diced Tomatoes
- Lastly, dump in the chicken broth and give a gentle stir. Turn up the heat, bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer before covering to simmer for 30-40 minutes.48 oz Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- After 30-40 minutes, check for your preferred consistency. If you'd like to thicken the Chili, feel free to make a corn starch slurry or add masa flour and allow to simmer a few more minutes.
- Serve warm and top with your favorite Chili toppings. We like sour cream, cheese, and jalapeños. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or corn bread.