This chunky sweet potato chili is unbelievably warm and comforting and perfect for a chilly fall evening! Serve piping-hot with cornbread crumbled on top if desired.
Hi. Welcome to Chili Week.
Yes, this is SO happening here people.
Betcha’ guys didn’t know that the first week in October is also National Chili Week. I learned about this way back in August and have been preparing for this big week ever since.
As in, a new chili recipe every day for a whole week. YES!
It’s comfort food time. The most wonderful time of the yeaaaaaaaaar.. —please ignore my terrible singing—
So first up for chili week is definitely one the healthiest and quite possibly the tastiest chili’s I’ve ever had in my life.
And let me tell you: My family are total chili fanatics and when I was a kid growing up we probably had homemade chili on the table at least once or twice a week.
With big ‘ol hunks of warm cornbread (made from scratch) on the side with tons of honey and butter.
Yep. Chili night was totally my favorite night of the entire week. 😀
Getting back to this chili. — Do I have any fellow sweet potato-lovers out there? Yes? Good. You’ve just just met your newest love.
For real. Ditch your sweetheart for this chili. Do it.
K. That’s a littleeee weird. Movin’ on….
This chili isn’t super-spicy just because my family won’t stand for any heat in their chili (they’re weird) but if you’re a heat-lovin’ person like myself, then definitely feel free to throw in a chopped jalapeno or two. 😉
I’ve tried it before (when I wasn’t cooking for my fam) and it was just…wow. The spicy jalapeno went perfectly with the mellow sweet potato.
Many bowls later….Sarah was finally full. 😀
It’s chock-full of tender sweet potato chunks, lotsa’ beans, ground turkey….gahhh! Really just anything that screams EAT ME!
And “eat me” I must. Eat all the chili that is. You understand. 😉
Confession: I made this chili waaaaaay back in August when it was about 85 degrees and which is like 1-1/2 months before it’s “officially” fall and time to pull out the soup pots.
No shame, guys. No shame.
P.S. In case you missed it above, Chili Week is happening ALL this week on my blog! Be sure to come back for more comfort and happiness in a bowl. (that’s Sarah-speak for more chili)
Fall comfort food in a pot. It doesn’t get any better than this. 😀
Sweet Potato Turkey Chili
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Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs ground turkey
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2 in cubes
- 2 large sweet peppers cored and diced
- 1 large onion finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can 30 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 30 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, brown ground turkey at medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. Set aside.
- In a large pot, saute sweet potatoes, peppers, onion, and garlic in oil at medium-high heat until vegetables are soft and tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir beans, tomatoes, sauce, cumin, chili powder, and browned turkey into sweet potato mixture. Stir over medium-high heat until chili is heated through. Season chili with salt and pepper and serve warm.
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
This chili looks all kinds of delicious Sarah!!! I had no idea it was Chili week! I am sad I didn’t know about it in advance to prepare but happy there is such a thing as a chili week 🙂 Loving this chunky, heart chili! It looks dee-lish!
Sarah says
Thanks Ceara! It’s never too late for chili I always say. 😉
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
This looks so tasty! It got cold here over the weekend, so this chili would definitely hit the spot right now!
Sarah says
It’s pretty cold here too so I’m thinking this is gonna have to be dinner tonight. Again. LOL. 😉 Thanks Kelly!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Wow, what an amazing chili combination, Sarah! I’ve never used turkey in my chili, let alone sweet potatoes, so I’m loving this recipe! I wish I could dive head first into a big bowl of this comfort food!
Sarah says
It’s definitely one of my new fav chili combos! So so good. 🙂 Thanks Gayle!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
I love a good chili! This looks good!!!
Sarah says
Thanks Liz!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
This chili looks divine, Sarah! I love the fact that you included sweet potatoes. Yep, I may have a new favorite chili. Pinned!
Sarah says
Thanks Jen! It’s definitely my new fav kind of chili and I have no doubt it would become yours too! Thanks for pinning. 🙂
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
This looks so good Sarah! I made chili this weekend! Great minds think alike! 🙂
Sarah says
Too funny, Kristi! Love it. 🙂
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Chilli week?! I’m so excited! I love a big bowl of chilli. I love the idea of this sweet potato and turkey version. I bet the sweet potato helps balance the spice and gives a wonderful, velvety texture. Yum!
Sarah says
The sweet potato does AMAZING things texture-wise to this chili—perfect. 🙂 Thanks Natalie!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I love chili with sweet potatoes! The sweetness provides such a nice flavor contrast. Looks delicious Sarah! Pinning 🙂
Sarah says
Right?! It’s such a fun twist on regular-chili. 😉 Thanks for pinning, Christin!
Annie @Maebells says
I am loving this! I have never added sweet potatoes to chili before! What a fun idea!
Sarah says
Thanks Annie! Next time you should definitely try sweet potatoes in your chili! 🙂
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
You’re totally like me, but with soup! I eat soup summer or winter, rain or shine! Love it! I LOVE sweet potatoes, so this sounds amazing!
Sarah says
Haha! I totally do the same thing with soup—I just could not make it through the spring/summer without it. 😉
Kelly says
Oh my word, chili week??? Heck yes!!! I looooooove chilii especially loving this sweet potato one! It looks all kinds of amazing girl! Love it!
Sarah says
Haha! Thanks so much, Kelly! Sounds like we’re both total chili-fanatic twins. 😀
Danielle says
I’m going to pretend like I knew it was Chili week because I have a chili recipe posting on Thursday too 🙂
We always had chili on the dinner table too growing up, at least once a week. It’s the best comfort food. Love the addition of the sweet potatoes, I need to try that!
Sarah says
Ahh! No way! I can’t wait to see your chili recipe on Thurs, Danielle!
And doesn’t chili bring back so many great dinnertime memories?! Totally the best comfort food in the universe. 😀
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
Sarah it’s such a great idea to add sweet potato to a chili. It looks so good and soul warming. I so need to try this!!!
Sarah says
Thanks Kathy! You would totally love this chili, girl!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
This chili looks fabulous! My hand is totally in the air as a fellow sweet potato lover. LOOOVE it in soups, and it looks amazing with turkey in this chili!
Sarah says
I’m kinda loving the fact that we both posted sweet potato “soup” recipes so closely together, Denise! 🙂
Joanne says
Chili always sounds good to me! And, the more sweet potatoes, the better!
Sarah says
Thanks Joanne! And sweet potatoes = Life. 🙂
marcie says
This looks so delicious! I love sweet potato anything and everything. 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Marcie! Long live sweet potatoes!