Hearty Crockpot Turkey Sweet Potato Chili
A cozy and filling turkey chili with sweet potatoes and black beans, perfect for fall and easy to prepare in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (slow cooker low) or 3-4 hours (slow cooker high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes (slow cooker low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (slow cooker high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink and starting to brown, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Drain excess liquid and transfer turkey to the crockpot.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant. Transfer to the crockpot.
- Add cubed sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth to the crockpot.
- Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper over the ingredients. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until sweet potatoes are tender but still hold their shape.
- About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more broth or water if chili is too thick.
- Ladle chili into bowls and add desired toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, or lime.
Notes
Brown the turkey first with smoked paprika for deeper flavor. Cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes to prevent them from becoming mushy. Check tenderness an hour before cooking ends to avoid overcooking. Prep ingredients the night before for convenience. Can be made on stovetop by simmering gently for about 1 hour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups (360
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 30
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