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Sweet Potato Turkey Chili

Sweet potato turkey chili with ground turkey, tender sweet potato cubes, and black beans simmered until thick and hearty. Finished with bright lime and classic toppings like cheddar, sour cream, and cilantro.
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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: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main chili base
  • 2 lb ground turkey Use 93% lean if available; drain fat after browning.
  • 2 sweet potatoes Peeled and cubed (medium size).
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans Drained.
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes Crushed or regular diced both work.
  • 1 onion Diced.
  • 4 clove garlic Minced.
  • 4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp salt To taste; add during seasoning step.
  • 0.5 tsp pepper To taste; add during seasoning step.
  • sour cream For serving.
  • cheddar For serving.
  • cilantro For serving.
  • lime For serving.

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Brown and season the turkey
  1. Brown the ground turkey in a large pot, then drain the fat.
  2. Sauté the onion for 4 minutes, then add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cinnamon and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Simmer the chili
  1. Add diced tomatoes, broth, sweet potatoes, and black beans to the pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chili looks thick and cohesive.
Finish and serve
  1. Season with salt and pepper to taste, using a quick taste check and adjusting as needed.
  2. Serve hot with sour cream, cheddar, cilantro, and lime on top, so the fresh toppings stay bright.

Notes

For a thicker chili, simmer uncovered for the last 5 minutes; add a splash more chicken broth if you prefer it looser. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months (leave off dairy toppings until reheating). For a gluten-free swap, confirm your chili powder contains no gluten-containing additives.