Easy Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili
- Eten en Voeden
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
If you’re craving something cozy, hearty, and secretly healthy, this Easy Sweet Potato and Turkey Chili is about to become your weeknight hero. It delivers everything you want in a chili—rich flavor, warm spices, and belly-filling comfort—while keeping things light with lean ground turkey and naturally sweet, nutrient-packed sweet potatoes.
Even better? It’s a one-pot recipe, freezes beautifully, and tastes even better the next day. Let’s dig in!
Why You’ll Love This Easy Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili
Nutritious & Filling: Sweet potatoes add fiber, vitamins, and a subtle sweetness that balances the spices.
Protein-Packed: Lean ground turkey keeps it satisfying without being heavy.
One Pot: Minimal cleanup, maximum flavor.
Meal-Prep Friendly: Makes a big batch perfect for leftovers and freezer meals.
Customizable: Add beans, skip beans, make it spicy—your call!
Easy Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 pounds ground turkey
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large sweet potato, diced small
1 red pepper, diced
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can diced tomatoes, with juices
2 cups broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
2-3 tablespoons chili seasoning, depending on spice level desired
1 teaspoon salt & pepper, more to taste
Optional toppings: avocado, sour cream or Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, cilantro, sliced jalapeños
Easy Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic. Cook for another minute.
Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink. Strain grease as desired. Season with salt and pepper.
Add tomato paste and chili seasoning. Stir until all is coated.
Stir in sweet potatoes, tomatoes, broth and black beans.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chili has thickened.
Adjust seasoning, then ladle into bowls and pile on your favorite toppings: sour cream/ yogurt, jalapeños, cilantro, cheese, green onion, etc.
Easy Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili : Made your way
Spicy: Add chipotle peppers in adobo, cayenne, or a diced jalapeño.
Extra veggies: Corn, zucchini, or spinach work great.
Low-carb: Swap sweet potato for cauliflower florets.
Thicker chili: Simmer uncovered until it's how you like it.
Easy Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili Storage Tips
Fridge: Lasts 4–5 days in an airtight container.
Freezer: Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stove.
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This Easy Sweet Potato and Turkey Chili is the kind of recipe you’ll want on repeat all fall and winter—simple enough for weeknights but flavorful enough to impress. It’s wholesome, customizable, and incredibly cozy.
If you give it a try, let me know your favorite toppings or tweaks!
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