Best 5 Mexican Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure to savor the tantalizing flavors of Mexican Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili. This hearty and flavorful dish is a symphony of vibrant ingredients, where tender sweet potatoes, earthy black beans, and aromatic spices dance together in a symphony of taste. As you dive into this delectable chili, each spoonful will transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico, inviting you to savor a taste of its rich culinary heritage. So gather your ingredients, ignite your passion for cooking, and prepare to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Let's embark on a delightful journey through the steps to create your own Mexican Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN CHILI



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The extra step of roasting the sweet potatoes really concentrates the sweet, earthy flavors and gives the starchy chunks a marvelously meaty texture.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
½ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup water, or more as needed
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ cup sour cream, for garnish
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Combine sweet potatoes, chipotle pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl and toss to coat. Spread sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Roast sweet potatoes in the preheated oven until the outside is crunchy and inside is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Cook and stir remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, ancho chile powder, cumin, and dried oregano together in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour tomatoes and water into the onion mixture and bring to a simmer. Add cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, sugar, and cocoa powder. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Stir black beans and cooled sweet potatoes into the onion-tomato mixture. Add more water if mixture is too thick. Simmer until heated through, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.9 calories, Carbohydrate 101.4 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 26 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 2119 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

SWEET POTATO & BLACK BEAN CHILI



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My whole family enjoys this sweet potato black bean chili, but my daughter especially loves it. I like to make it because it's so easy and very flavorful. -Joy Pendley, Ortonville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup brewed coffee
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a nonstick Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute sweet potatoes and onion in oil until crisp-tender. Add the chili powder, garlic, cumin and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, coffee, honey, salt and pepper., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK BEAN, CHORIZO & SWEET POTATO CHILI



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Chili is one of my all-time favorite dishes. This recipe takes chili to the next level by changing up the flavors and adding a surprise--sweet potatoes. -Julie Merriman, Cold Brook, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound uncooked chorizo, casings removed, or spicy bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 poblano peppers, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup lime juice
Optional: Chopped jalapenos, chopped red onion and crumbled queso fresco

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and stir the chorizo, onion, poblanos and jalapenos over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until chorizo is cooked. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. , Stir in tomato paste. Add the potatoes, tomatoes, beans, stock and spices; stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in lime juice. If desired, top with chopped jalapenos, chopped red onion and crumbled queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SPICY BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI



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This thick, smoky vegan chili comes together in just under an hour, and most of that time is hands-off simmering. You can use any kind of sweet potato here - keep in mind that the orange or garnet "yam" you see at the grocery store is actually a sweet potato - but you could also switch it up and use any peeled sweet winter squash, like butternut or kabocha. The recipe calls for either coconut oil or vegetable oil. If you'd like a mild coconut flavor, which plays well with the orange juice, choose unrefined or virgin coconut oil; for a neutral flavor, choose refined coconut oil or any vegetable oil. Use one chipotle chile for a very mild chili, and four if you like yours very spicy. (Get the slow-cooker version of this recipe here.)

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup coconut oil or vegetable oil
1 large yellow or red onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
6 garlic cloves, smashed and roughly chopped
2 packed tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
3/4 cup orange juice
1 to 4 chipotles from a can of chipotles in adobo, finely chopped, plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (4 to 5 small-medium or about 2 large), scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained
1 (28-ounce) can crushed or diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
Juice of 1 lime (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen corn
Sliced avocado and red onion, for topping

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring and adjusting the heat as needed to avoid burning, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the brown sugar, cumin, garlic and onion powders, and stir to combine. Add the orange juice and let it come to a simmer. Add the chipotles and adobo sauce, sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes and lime juice. Season generously with black pepper and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir in 1 1/4 cups water and bring to a boil.
  • Once the chili comes to a boil, decrease the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cover the pot and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Just before serving, stir in the corn and let it warm through. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Top with avocado and red onion.

MEXICAN CHORIZO BLACK BEAN CHILI



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A spicy take on chili with Mexican chorizo. Top with Cheddar cheese and sour cream. I also like to make up some cornbread to serve with this.

Provided by Jenn Seda

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Pork Chili Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 (4 ounce) links Mexican chorizo sausage, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with oregano and basil
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
1 pinch chipotle chile powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, saute chorizo in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chorizo to the pot with the onions. Add black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, tomato paste, bell pepper, and chile powder; stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  • Transfer to a slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1860.2 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

Tips:

  • Use canned beans or lentils for a quick and easy meal.
  • Add some chopped vegetables, such as onions, carrots, or celery, to the chili for extra flavor.
  • Season the chili to taste with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, cheese, or avocado.

Conclusion:

Mexican black bean and sweet potato chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans and sweet potatoes. This chili is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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