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This sweet potato turkey chili is packed with tons of texture from tender sweet potatoes and on the leaner side thanks to the ground turkey!
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Sweet Potato Turkey Chili

This sweet potato turkey chili is packed with tons of texture from tender sweet potatoes and on the leaner side thanks to the ground turkey!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 360kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 medium sweet pepper, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) petite-diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • Sour cream, green onions, avocado, and cheddar for serving, optional

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or medium pot over medium-high heat until shimmery. Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and sauté 3-5 minutes until no longer pink. Transfer turkey to a medium bowl.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sweet pepper and sauté 3-5 minutes until onion is translucent. Add garlic and spices and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add ground turkey, sweet potatoes, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth to pot, season with salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow chili to simmer 15-20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Season chili with additional salt and pepper to taste if needed and serve warm with optional toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions
Store chili in refrigerator up to 6 days. Chili may also be frozen up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 12 oz chili (calculated without toppings) | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 1194mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 11827IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 4mg