Description
Hearty Sweet Potato Chili is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. This satisfying dish features savory ground beef, nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, and a blend of classic chili seasonings that create a warm and inviting meal. Topped with creamy sour cream, melty cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions, this chili is not only delicious but also packed with flavor. Whether served at a family gathering or enjoyed on a cozy night in, this hearty chili recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
- 1/4 cup sour cream, for topping
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, for topping
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until softened (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return the cooked beef to the pot. Mix in sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve hot in bowls with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and sliced green onions on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg