Savor the warmth of this hearty Turkey Sweet Potato Chili, perfect for cozy weeknights. Combine lean ground turkey, tender sweet potatoes, and a medley of spices into a rich, satisfying chili. Prepare it ahead for easy meal prep or enjoy it fresh from the stove for maximum comfort with a batch of my Cornbread Waffles. Elevate your dinner routine with this healthy, protein-packed twist on a classic chili. If you have any leftover cranberry sauce, why not add it to the chili to make a variation of my Cranberry Turkey Chili recipe.
Try more delicious recipes using ground turkey with my Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs, and Ground Turkey Burritos. Explore new ways to cook with sweet potatoes with my Sweet Potato Hummus and Duchess Sweet Potatoes.
Ingredients
Find below the list of ingredients to make my Turkey Sweet Potato Chili.
- Ground Turkey
- Yellow Onion
- Garlic Cloves
- Bell Pepper
- Tomato Paste
- Smoked Paprika
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Cumin
- Ground Chipotle Chili Pepper
- Black Beans
- Sweet Potatoes
- Crushed Tomatoes
- Chicken Broth
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make Turkey Sweet Potato Chili
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until lightly browned and cooked through. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute to caramelize. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to release aromatics.
- Add crushed tomatoes, broth, sweet potatoes, and beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in apple cider vinegar or lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes if a thicker consistency is desired.
Storage
Store the cooked turkey sweet potato chili by allowing it to cool completely before transferring it to airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 4 days, noting that the flavor will continue to improve as it sits. Freeze individual or family-size portions for up to 3 months, leaving a bit of headspace to allow for expansion. Thaw frozen chili overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring occasionally and adding a splash of broth or water if needed to loosen the consistency.
Recipe
Turkey Sweet Potato Chili
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Turkey
- 2 medium Sweet Potatoes peeled and diced (½-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
- 1 large Bell Pepper diced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 28 oz Crushed Tomato
- 15 oz Black Beans
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon Ground Chipotle Chili Pepper
- 2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground Pepper
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or Lime Juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until lightly browned and cooked through. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove excess fat if necessary.1 pound Ground Turkey , 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Add onion and bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute to caramelize.1 medium Yellow Onion, 1 large Bell Pepper, 3 cloves Garlic, 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to release aromatics.1 teaspoon Ground Chipotle Chili Pepper, 2 teaspoon Ground Cumin , 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika , ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Ground Pepper
- Add crushed tomatoes, broth, sweet potatoes, and beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.2 medium Sweet Potatoes, 15 oz Black Beans, 2 cups Chicken Broth, 28 oz Crushed Tomato
- Stir in apple cider vinegar or lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes if a thicker consistency is desired.1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
