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Sweet Potato Chili

This sweet potato chili is a hearty dish that combines tender, slow-cooked sweet potatoes with spiced chili ingredients, resulting in a thick, velvety stew. The dish features a balance of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors with a rich, comforting texture that is perfect for cozy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Start by heating a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they become fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. This builds a rich aroma and softens the vegetables.
  2. Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker. Add the diced sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes with juice, rinsed black beans, vegetable broth, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper if you like heat.
  3. Stir everything together until well combined, ensuring the sweet potatoes are coated with the spices and immersed in the broth.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it on low heat. Let it simmer for about 4 hours until the sweet potatoes are tender and the flavors meld into a thick, hearty stew.
  5. Open the lid carefully and give the chili a gentle stir. The sweet potatoes should be soft enough to mash slightly, helping create a velvety texture.
  6. Use a ladle to serve the chili hot, with a spoonful showing the thick, chunky mixture of tender sweet potatoes, beans, and spices.

Notes

Feel free to top with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or shredded cheese for added flavor. Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing cayenne pepper.