Best 10 Chili Topped Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Prepared to embark on a culinary journey where flavors dance harmoniously? Discover the tantalizing fusion of chili topped sweet potatoes, a dish that captivates taste buds with its sweet, savory, and subtly spicy essence. This delightful creation elevates the humble sweet potato to new heights, transforming it into a tantalizing canvas adorned with a symphony of flavors. Get ready to uncover the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece, as we guide you through a step-by-step process to create a dish that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHILI-TOPPED SWEET POTATOES



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Transform ordinary baked potatoes into a full dinner with these chili-topped spuds. In this healthy recipe, we use sweet potatoes for an added nutrient kick. Sprinkle on extra toppings as you see fit--sliced scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado and sliced jalapeños are all tasty choices.

Provided by Carolyn Malcoun

Categories     Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup finely chopped white onion
½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
¼ cup water
4 medium sweet potatoes
½ cup shredded cheese, such as Cheddar or pepper Jack

Steps:

  • Cook beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling the beef with a spatula, until the meat is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano and coriander; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes (with their juice) and water and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prick sweet potatoes with a fork in several places. Microwave on High until tender all the way through, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes topped with the chili and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 88.1 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 442.5 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

CHILI-ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toss 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes(cut into 1-inch pieces) with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon each chili powder and kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees F, stirring halfway through, until crisp, 35 to 45 minutes. Puree 1/4 cup warm water, 1 minced garlic clove, the juice of 1 lime, 2/3 cup cilantro, 3 tablespoons sunflower seed butter and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a blender. Serve with the potatoes.

CHILI-STUFFED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each)
1 14-ounce package shredded coleslaw mix
1/2 cup pico de gallo or fresh salsa
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 ounces 93 percent lean ground beef
Kosher salt
3/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and microwave, turning halfway through, until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the coleslaw mix, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste, chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 1 minute. Add the beef and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • One at a time, hold the sweet potatoes in a kitchen towel, cut open and scoop out a few spoonfuls of flesh; add to the skillet with the beef mixture along with the cheese and scallions. Season with salt. Return the skillet to medium heat and stir until the cheese melts, about 1 minute. Spoon into the sweet potatoes and top with the slaw.

SWEET POTATO CHILI



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A delectable, southern winter dish that warms the heart and fills the tummy! Garnish with chopped avocado if desired.

Provided by salt&light

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 6h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 sweet potatoes, diced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced stewed tomatoes with chili seasonings
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¾ cup diced sweet onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch onion powder
½ pound ground turkey
½ pound ground beef
1 (12 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, celery, water, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a slow cooker. Cook on high, stirring occasionally, for 5 hours.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground turkey and ground beef. Cook and stir until meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Add cooked ground turkey, cooked ground beef, black beans, and corn to sweet potato mixture in the slow cooker; cook until flavors have blended, 1 to 2 more hours. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 620.9 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

CHILI-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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I have a dear friend who makes the most delicious red pepper jelly, and I'm so excited to have found this recipe from Sunset to share with her - I hope these are as yummy as they sound :)

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes or 4 1/2 lbs yams
2/3 cup red jalapeno jelly
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
about 3 tablespoons lime juice
salt

Steps:

  • Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks. Divide chunks equally between 2 lightly oiled baking pans (each 10 by 15 in.); cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake in a 450° oven for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until sweet potatoes are tender when pierced, about 25 minutes longer; switch pan positions halfway through baking.
  • Meanwhile, put jelly in a 2-cup glass measure. Heat in a microwave oven at full power (100%) until softened, about 20 seconds. Add vinegar and stir until well blended.
  • Combine sweet potatoes in 1 pan. Pour jelly mixture evenly over potatoes and turn chunks with a spatula to coat evenly. Continue baking until jelly mixture thickens and sticks to sweet potatoes, about 10 minutes, turning chunks often to prevent scorching.
  • Pour into a wide bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro and add about 3 tablespoons lime juice and salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7, Fat 0.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 149.3, Carbohydrate 71.4, Fiber 8, Sugar 25.3, Protein 4.1

CHILI-ROASTED SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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Bake these over-sized sweet potato fries and mix them with chili powder and sugar for zing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds (2 to 3 medium) sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 wedges; halve long wedges crosswise.
  • On a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, toss potatoes with oil, sugar, chili powder, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, until coated. Arrange wedges, cut sides down.
  • Roast potatoes until browned and tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with additional salt, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 g

CHILI-TOPPED BAKED POTATOES



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This is a creative twist on traditional chili. The potatoes make it a delicious, and filling, main dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 7 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Baked potatoes

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, beans, sugar and seasonings. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Serve with potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHILI STUFFED SWEET POTATOES / YAMS



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Was baking sweet potatoes one evening when DH want to know what I was doing with the chili in the frig. So warmed up the chili and he stuffed it in his sweet potato and topped it with cheese. These reheat well when packing for work lunch.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each) or 2 yams (about 8 ounces each)
1/2-3/4 cup chili bean
2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Bake potatoes at 375 F for about 45 minutes or until tender.
  • Warm chili beans while potatoes bake.
  • Slice potatoes down the center but not all the way through and gently push in the ends so the potato forms a boat.
  • Add about a 1/4 cup of chili to each potato. They should be full but not overflowing.
  • Top with cheese and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.2, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 215.9, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 7.6

GREEN CHILI WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     side dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon butter
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced
1/4 cup maple syrup
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potato cubes in a large, heavy saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Dry the saucepan, and melt the butter in it. Add the jalapenos, and saute for a minute or so, until they soften.
  • Force the drained potatoes through a ricer or a coarse sieve into the saucepan. Stir; then, fold in the maple syrup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 237, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 572 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHILI-SPICED SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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These are bound to become your new favorite side for sandwiches. A little chili powder adds a lot of flavor. -Toni Cordova, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut each sweet potato lengthwise into eight wedges. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes and the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are about the same size so that they cook evenly.
  • Prick the potatoes all over with a fork before baking to help them cook faster and more evenly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the potatoes, or they will become mushy.
  • If you don't have a baking sheet, you can bake the potatoes on a greased baking dish.
  • For a crispier skin, brush the potatoes with olive oil before baking.
  • Top the potatoes with your favorite chili recipe. You can also add other toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, or guacamole.
  • Serve the potatoes immediately after baking.

Conclusion:

Chili-topped sweet potatoes are a delicious and easy weeknight meal. They are perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. The potatoes are roasted until tender and then topped with a flavorful chili. You can also add other toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, or guacamole. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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