Description
Sweet Potato Turkey Chili is a delicious and hearty dish that combines lean turkey with sweet potatoes in a spicy, aromatic broth. This comforting chili is perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, offering a burst of flavor in every spoonful. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser and an instant favorite for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (3–5 minutes).
- Add ground turkey to the pot, breaking it up as it cooks until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juice and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and let cook for 20–25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in rinsed kidney beans and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg