Description
Hearty sweet potato turkey chili combines robust flavors from lean ground turkey and nutrient-dense sweet potatoes. Spicy, smoky seasonings and rich toppings create a comforting meal that satisfies hungry diners with complex southwestern-inspired profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (0.9 kg) ground turkey
- 1 large sweet potato, diced into 1″ cubes (or 2 medium)
- 1 28 oz (794 g) can diced tomatoes
- 1 14 oz (397 g) can tomato sauce
- 1 4 oz (113 g) can diced green chiles
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 tbsps chili powder
- ½ tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp coriander
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Aromatic Foundation: Heat oil in a skillet and sauté onions until translucent, then add minced garlic for an intense flavor base.
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground turkey in the skillet, crumbling and cooking until achieving a uniform golden color throughout.
- Vegetable Integration: Add sweet potato cubes, green bell peppers, green chiles, and jalapeños directly into the skillet, creating a vibrant vegetable mixture.
- Liquid and Seasoning Fusion: Pour chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce over the ingredients, then generously sprinkle seasonings, stirring to ensure complete flavor distribution.
- Slow Cooker Method: Transfer the entire mixture to the slow cooker, cover, and simmer on low for 6-8 hours (or high for 3-4 hours) until ingredients are tender and flavors have melded completely.
- Instant Pot Alternative: Use sauté function to develop initial flavors, then pressure cook for 15 minutes, releasing pressure and stirring after cooking.
- Serving Presentation: Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with fresh avocado slices, chopped cilantro, or shredded cheese to enhance the dish’s complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Browning: Ensure ground turkey is thoroughly browned to develop deep, rich flavor and prevent any raw meat texture in the final dish.
- Sweet Potato Selection: Choose firm, vibrant orange sweet potatoes that are free from soft spots to maintain perfect texture and enhance the chili’s nutritional value.
- Slow Cooker Precision: Monitor liquid levels during long cooking to prevent dryness, adding extra broth if needed to maintain a moist, hearty consistency.
- Heat Management: Adjust jalapeño and green chile quantities to control spice level, allowing for a personalized flavor profile that suits individual taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg