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turkey chili with sweet potatoes and black beans

Black Bean Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes.

Kelly Roenicke
This black bean turkey chili is quick and easy to make, and so delicious! This gluten free recipe is hearty, flavorful, and perfect with a slice of cornbread or tortilla chips.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Chili
Cuisine American, Dairy Free, gluten free
Servings 8
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 pounds ground turkey I prefer 93% lean, but you can use the variety that you like.
  • 30 ounces black beans
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the olive oil, onion, garlic, and ground turkey in a large pot and cook over medium heat.
  • Once the ground turkey is cooked through, drain off any excess grease.
  • Add the diced sweet potato, chicken broth, and spices to the pot.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until the sweet potato is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Rinse and drain one can of black beans, and add them to the pot. Add the other can, and its juices to the pot as well. Stir.
  • With the back of a spoon, mash up some of the sweet potato so that it thickens the broth.
  • Cook until the beans are heated through. Add more salt, pepper, or chili powder if desired.
  • Top each bowl of chili with fresh cilantro, guacamole, or salsa.

Notes

Store leftover chili in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about 3-4 days.
You can use ground beef, ground bison, or ground chicken in this recipe if you prefer.
Feel free to use a different variety of bean if you like - pinto beans, garbanzo beans, or white beans would all work just fine.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 40gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 421mgPotassium: 1051mgFiber: 11gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8258IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 4mg
Keyword kid friendly
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