Healthy Turkey + Sweet Potato Chili
This cheesy, spicy, and comforting chili is protein-packed and so flavorful! It’s got sweet potato for an extra depth of flavor and is simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 medium white onion
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 small sweet potatoes about 3 cups
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups crushed or strained tomatoes from a box or can
- ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ cup low fat or nonfat milk
- 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen, canned, or fresh corn
- ½ - 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin I used roasted
- 1 tablespoon garlic herb seasoning
- 2 tablespoon chili powder or more if you like it spicier
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
optional toppings
- avocado
- lime
- cilantro
- extra cheese
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat oil on high heat. Add onions and cook for about 2 minutes, until translucent. Add the turkey and break it up while combining with onions. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add the sweet potato and toss with the onions and turkey. Stir in all the spices: salt, pepper, garlic herb seasoning, cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, paprika, cinnamon, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Pour in the milk, broth, and tomato and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- Add in the beans and corn and simmer, covered, for an additional 5-10 minutes until the chili is thick and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the cheddar. Optional: top with avocado, lime, and cilantro and extra cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.