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chunky sweet potato turkey chili in white bowl topped with cheese.
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5 from 10 votes

Sweet Potato Turkey Chili

A comforting, nourishing meal that fills you up and tastes amazing. This Sweet Potato Turkey Chili is a set it and forget it meal that comes together in the crockpot with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 30 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, meal prep, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Servings: 6
Calories: 414kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Ingredients

  • 6 ½ cup cubed sweet potatoes
  • 1 lbs ground turkey 93% lean
  • 2 cups white onion diced
  • 1 ½ cup red pepper diced
  • 1 ½ cup orange pepper
  • 1 can black beans 15oz
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15oz
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sriracha optional

Instructions

  • Heat a stove top skillet to medium heat. Add olive oil to pan (or cooking spray), add in ground turkey. Cook for 5-8 minutes until turkey is 90% cooked. Remove from heat and stir in sriracha (optional).
  • Peel sweet potatoes and dice. Chop white onions, red pepper, and the orange pepper. Drain and rinse black beans.
  • Set the crock pot / slow cooker to High heat. Layer in chopped vegetables (onion, peppers, sweet potatoes), then sprinkle in cooked ground turkey, black beans, and canned tomatoes.
  • Add in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Fold together. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Set crockpot for 4 hours. Stir every hour or so. Ensure all vegetables are completely saturated in chili sauce for even cooking.
  • Serve hot & top with crackers, cheese (crumbles of feta / colby jack), greek yogurt, sour cream, or chives. Enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
You can make this Sweet Potato Chili stove top instead of in the crockpot, but you'll want to sauté all of the chopped potatoes, onion, and peppers first in order to soften them up before adding the tomatoes and turkey. Once everything is in your pot, simmer for 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1040mg | Potassium: 1215mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 23g