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Sweet Potato Turkey Chili

Sweet potato turkey chili with tender sweet potato cubes and ground turkey, simmered until thick and hearty. Built with onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, black beans, and a warm spice mix for a classic American-style bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein and vegetables
  • 2 lb ground turkey Use 85–93% lean if possible.
  • 2 sweet potatoes Peel and cube into bite-size pieces for even cooking.
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans Drain well before adding.
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes Use canned diced tomatoes with juices.
  • 1 onion Dice to small, even pieces.
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced.
Broth and spices
  • 4 cup chicken broth Low-sodium works well.
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • salt and pepper Add to taste at the end of cooking.
Serving toppings
  • sour cream Optional but recommended.
  • cheddar Shredded or grated.
  • cilantro Fresh, chopped.
  • lime Wedge or juice for serving.

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Brown and build flavor
  1. Brown ground turkey in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it up until browned, then drain fat.
  2. Sauté onion for 4 minutes, then add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cinnamon and cook for 2 minutes, stirring until fragrant.
Simmer until tender
  1. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, sweet potatoes, and black beans, bring to a boil, then stir to combine.
  2. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chili is thickening.
Season and serve
  1. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Serve hot with sour cream, cheddar, cilantro, and lime.

Notes

Pro tip: cube the sweet potatoes into similar-size pieces so they finish tender at the same time. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days; freeze in an airtight container up to 3 months and reheat until hot. For a dairy-light option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream while keeping the same toppings.