Description
Sweet Potato Turkey Chili is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for chilly evenings or game days. This hearty dish features tender sweet potatoes mingling with lean ground turkey and aromatic spices, creating a comforting meal that warms both body and soul. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrition, it?s great for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Enjoy it solo or share with friends and family, and watch as smiles unfold around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups diced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen, optional)
Instructions
- Saut? Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Saut? diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Cook Ground Turkey: Add ground turkey to the pot. Break it apart as it cooks until browned (6-7 minutes).
- Add Sweet Potatoes: Stir in diced sweet potatoes, canned tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Let It Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the chili and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve Hot: Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro or avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg