Beefy Sweet Potato Chili

  Lunch

This recipe was created with friends when we lived in rainy Seattle. There's nothing better than a bowl of chili on a cold day. Sweet potatoes are the secret ingredient that makes this one fabulous, but they may be omitted and you'll still have a nice basic chili.

Beefy Sweet Potato Chili

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. Cook: 40 min.
YIELD: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • 1. Place potatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until tender, stirring once, 20-25 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery, onion, green pepper, garlic and jalapeno over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
  • 3. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, chili powder, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes, beans and butter; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 471 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 956mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 8g fiber), 36g protein.

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