Turkey Sweet Potato Chili

Ground turkey, sweet potato, black beans, and tomatoes simmer with onion and chili powder in this hearty, easy stovetop chili.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 35 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 pounds ground turkey
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1.5 pounds sweet potato
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes
• 30 ounces black beans
• 2 cups chicken broth

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and the thickest pieces reach 165°F (74°C), about 7 to 9 minutes. (about 9 min) — Medium-high
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. (about 5 min) — Medium
3. Add the sweet potato, tomatoes with their juices, black beans, and broth. Stir well and bring to a boil. (about 5 min) — Medium-high
4. Reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cover partially and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is fork-tender and the chili has thickened, 20 to 25 minutes. (about 25 min) — Low