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Turkey Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
A hearty and flavorful chili combining ground turkey and sweet potatoes, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Oil
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Vegetables
- 1 small white onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
Meat
- 1 pound ground turkey
Sweet Potatoes
- 1 pound sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
Canned Goods
- 2 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 15.25-ounce can corn drained
- 1 15.5-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
Spices and Seasonings
- 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
Optional toppings
- sour cream sour cream optional
- cilantro fresh cilantro finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot, cook onions for 2-3 minutes, add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground turkey, cook 7-8 minutes until no longer pink, then stir in sweet potatoes and cook 2 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, broth, spices, bring to boil, then simmer covered for 30 minutes.
- Stir in corn and black beans, simmer 10-15 minutes, mash some sweet potatoes if desired.
- Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro if desired.
Notes
This chili is easy to customize with your favorite toppings and spices.