Turkey Sweet Potato Chili
A delicious chili loaded with spices, ground turkey, chunks of sweet potato and so much more. This Turkey Sweet Potato Chili recipe is easy, healthy and full of flavor!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 green pepper diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 3 sweet potatoes diced
- 2 cans red kidney beans drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 8 ounce cans tomato sauce
- 1 12 ounce bottle of beer, IPA or amber beer (or substitute chicken stock)
- For serving: shredded cheese sour cream, green onions, cilantro, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in skillet. Add turkey, onion, green pepper, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, onion powder, and thyme.
- Transfer ground turkey to slow cooker or large pot.
- Add sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beer to slow cooker or large pot.
- Cover and cook until potatoes are tender - about 3-4 hours in slow cooker on high, 5-6 hours in slow cooker on low, and 30 minutes over medium heat on stove top.
- Serve warm with your favorite chili toppings.