Description
A hearty and flavorful Turkey Sweet Potato Chili featuring lean ground turkey, nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, and a blend of warming spices. This wholesome chili is perfect for a comforting meal and garnished with fresh cilantro, cheddar cheese, and avocado slices for extra texture and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 sweet onion, diced
- 5–7 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lbs ground turkey
Chili Ingredients
- 28 oz petite diced tomatoes, canned
- 16 oz tomato sauce, canned
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 large sweet potato (about 12 oz), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup frozen corn
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Cook turkey: Add the ground turkey to the pot, breaking it up to prevent clumps. Season with a pinch or two of salt and pepper. Cook until the turkey is no longer pink and mostly cooked through.
- Add liquids and spices: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, diced sweet potatoes, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and let the chili simmer for about 15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Add corn and finish cooking: Stir in the frozen corn and increase heat to medium-high until the chili comes to a boil again. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
- Serve and garnish: Spoon the chili into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced avocado as desired. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean beef if preferred.
- For a spicier chili, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños.
- This chili keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freezes nicely for up to 3 months.
- Sweet potatoes provide a natural sweetness that balances the savory chili spices perfectly.
- Adding avocado last ensures it stays fresh and creamy without cooking down.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: turkey chili, sweet potato chili, healthy chili, ground turkey recipe, winter soup, easy chili recipe
