Description
Beef and Sweet Potato Chili is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with family and friends. This hearty recipe combines tender ground beef with the natural sweetness of diced sweet potatoes, all simmered together with savory tomatoes and aromatic spices. The result is a warm bowl of chili that not only comforts but also nourishes, making it an excellent choice for any meal. Ideal for meal prep, leftovers taste even better the next day, ensuring this recipe quickly becomes a beloved staple in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper; cook until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef; break apart with a spatula and cook until browned.
- Mix in diced sweet potato, canned tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer for about 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg