Comforting Sweet Potato Turkey Chili
It’s turning into the season where I start to crave soups and chilis. Crisp fall weather that just makes you want something hot for dinner. I love making soups, stews and chilis, it equals leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day(s). I wanted to make something with a leaner meat, healthier starch and is versatile. Thus came my sweet potato turkey chili!
Comforting Sweet Potato Turkey Chili
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 1½ lbs. ground turkey
- 1-2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3 sweet potatoes chopped into small pieces
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cups water
- 2-3 cups broth
- 1 14- ounce can black beans
- 1/4 tsp red chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 can of diced green chiles
- Fresh cilantro
- A dollop of sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne for spice more to taste!
Instructions
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Heat the oil over medium high heat in a heavy, deep pot.
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Add the onion, turkey, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and 1 tablespoon taco seasoning.
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Add water as needed to keep the turkey moist and moving around in the pan. When the turkey is browned and crumbled and the onions are soft, remove from the pan and set aside.
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Add the sweet potatoes to the same pot with the remaining spices and stir to combine.
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When starting to brown, add the tomato paste and diced chiles.
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When the sweet potatoes have browned just slightly, add the garlic, water, and broth. Bring to a low boil and simmer for 10 minutes or so, until the sweet potatoes are very soft.
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Using an immersion blender, puree the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency (I used my Blendtec and pureed it that way).
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Add the browned turkey, black beans, and cayenne - stir to combine.
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Serve hot.
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Add toppings like sour cream, cilantro, tortilla chips, whatever your heart desires!
Recipe Notes
I like to add salt and pepper at the end, it just depends on your taste.
For changing it up for leftovers, try adding a cup of cooked quinoa, rice or another grain a few times to make it a little more hearty.
To thin it out, because some of you like it that way, try adding another cup of broth at the end.
Having a versatile dish is a great way to change up your leftovers the next day. Just cook up some quinoa or grains and add them in to give it a different texture.
We enjoyed this batch of sweet potato turkey chili for 3 days! I find it’s better the second day, all the flavours meshing overnight. I like mine spicy, so there is plenty of ancho chili powder and diced green chiles in there.
This time of the year, I always have on stock broths, beans, chiles, tomato paste and canned chiles. I feel with those key ingredients, you can whip up any good meal. All you need is a protein, vegetables (frozen or fresh), an onion and sour cream. Yes sour cream! Top any stew, chili or soup for a little tang and cooling aspect to your dish.
I also always have fresh herbs in my house. I love that added element to a dish. Just a nice pop of freshness!
I’m sad for summer to be behind us, but excited for the fall! Sweaters, knee high boots (need to get a pair that doesn’t make me look a foot shorter than I am), scarves and hats will all be coming back into our closets. I have ambitions to make a capsule wardrobe, but who am I kidding?!
My sweet potato turkey chili has few ingredients in it and no added sugar. Feel free to add any brown sugar if you’d like, but I prefer mine not sweet.
I also didn’t make cornbread for the side because I felt it didn’t need it. It’s pretty hearty as it is, but feel free to bake some if you want. Sally’s cornbread recipe looks pretty good!
What is your favourite fall dish? Is there one you’d like me to share my spin on? Share below in the comments! Try my DIY Chili Oil for an added topping or to jazz up any dish this season.
And if you are looking for a great side dish this holiday season, my Potato, Mozzarella, Nutmeg Gratin is a favourite!
Enjoy! xo
I haven’t had chili in a while. It is about that time of year. I need to find a good mild recipe for the holidays. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Dia, hope you enjoy!
Oh this i have to try! Looks sooooooo yummy!
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
This is a great recipe for meal planning! It looks delicious and I will definitely be making a big batch!
Thanks Jennifer! Let me know what you think 🙂
Oooh that chili looks so delicious and hearty! I love sweet potato anything so the minute I read that in the headline, I was alllllll over it. Great recipe!
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Thanks Danielle! Me too, I think I put four sweet potatoes in mine because I really like them too.
This sounds like great comfort food. Interesting with sweet potato
Thanks Candy!