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Sweet Potato Turkey Chili Slow Cooker

A hearty and healthy chili made with sweet potatoes, ground turkey, and bold spices—all prepared easily in a slow cooker. Perfect for gluten-free diets and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1½ cups onion diced (about 1 onion)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper diced (about 1 bell pepper)
  • 5 cups sweet potatoes peeled and cubed (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
  • 30 oz canned tomato sauce
  • 16 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 30 oz black beans drained and rinsed (2 cans)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • slow cooker
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step 1: Brown the Turkey
  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and brown the ground turkey for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics
  1. Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for one additional minute to release its flavor.
Step 3: Combine Ingredients in the Slow Cooker
  1. Transfer the cooked turkey, onion, and garlic to your slow cooker. Add the diced green bell pepper, cubed sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, drained black beans, and all the seasonings (chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika). Stir thoroughly to combine.
Step 4: Slow Cook
  1. Set the slow cooker to low and let the chili cook for 4-6 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking. The chili is ready when the sweet potato chunks are tender, and the flavors are rich and well-developed.
Step 5: Adjust Seasoning
  1. Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning if needed before serving. Add more salt or spices to suit your preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This chili is perfect for meal prep and stores well in the fridge or freezer. Pair with cornbread or tortilla chips for a delightful dinner. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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