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Sweet Potato Turkey Chili

Sweet potato turkey chili with ground turkey and tender sweet potato cubes simmered until thick and comforting. Built with black beans, diced tomatoes, and warm spices for a hearty bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ground Turkey
  • 2 lb ground turkey
Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
Beans and Tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
Aromatics and Liquid
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cup chicken broth
Spices
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp pepper to taste
Serving Toppings
  • 1 sour cream for serving
  • 1 cheddar for serving
  • 1 cilantro for serving
  • 1 lime for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Brown and drain the turkey
  1. Brown the ground turkey in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks, then drain the fat.
Sauté aromatics and bloom spices
  1. Sauté the onion for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
  2. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cinnamon and cook for 2 minutes, stirring until fragrant.
Simmer the chili
  1. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, sweet potatoes, and black beans to the pot and bring everything to a boil.
  2. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Season and serve
  1. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot with sour cream, cheddar, cilantro, and lime.

Notes

For best flavor, let the chili stand off the heat for 5 minutes before serving so the spices mingle and the texture thickens slightly. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days; freeze for up to 3 months. For a dairy-light option, use lactose-free sour cream or skip the cheddar and top with extra cilantro and lime.