Best 7 Sausage Sweet Potato Chili Recipes

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Sausage sweet potato chili is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering with friends or family. This chili combines the savory flavors of sausage, the sweetness of sweet potatoes, and a variety of chili spices to create a warm, comforting, and satisfying dish. And with a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can have a delicious pot of sausage sweet potato chili on the table in no time.

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SAUSAGE AND SWEET POTATO BAKE



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I made this up one day and it's the easiest thing to make, but everyone seems to really like it. I used Emeril's Chicken and Apple Sausage but you can really use whatever kind you want.

Provided by MissMeagan

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large sweet potatoes
2 lbs sausage (any is fine but Emeril's Chicken and apple is what I use)
1 onion
1 apple
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Leave peels on sweet potatoes and chop them and apple, onion and sausage into bite sized chunks.
  • Place potatoes, onions and apples into ziploc bag.
  • Pour in olive oil and all seasoning (more or less of these taste.).
  • Shake bag until everything is coated well.
  • Pour into 13x9 in pan and toss with sausage.
  • Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 1-1 1/2 hours until sausage is browned and potatoes are tender.

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

SAUSAGE & SWEET POTATO HASH



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Meat and potatoes make up traditional hash. Our version uses sausage, sweet potatoes and sometimes, a little salsa. Sometimes we have it for dinner, too. -Christy Scott Campbell, Blooming Grove, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound maple pork sausage
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter
4 large eggs
Salsa, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in sweet potato, onion, chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted., Meanwhile, in another nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Break eggs, 1 at a time, into pan; immediately reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, 5-6 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks just begin to thicken. If desired, carefully turn eggs and cook second side to preferred doneness. Sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper. Serve hash with eggs and, if desired, salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 29g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 249mg cholesterol, Sodium 922mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SAUSAGE & SWEET POTATO CHILI



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Chili gets a makeover with Italian sausage, Crushed and Diced Tomatoes, black beans and sweet potatoes. The sweetness of the potato balances the spice in the sausage perfectly! All cooked in your slow cooker, just fifteen minutes of prep in the morning results in a tasty dinner after a long, busy day!

Provided by Red Gold

Categories     RED GOLD®, Inc.

Time 5h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound Italian sausage
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
3 cups beef broth
1 (28 ounce) can RED GOLD® Crushed Tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can RED GOLD® Diced Tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked; drain off excess fat.
  • Spray a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add sausage and remaining ingredients except cheese.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours. Stir chili well before serving. Top each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1511.2 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

BEEFY SWEET POTATO CHILI



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There's no better way to warm up than with a bowl of this chili. We created this recipe with friends when we lived in Seattle, where cold and rainy days are plentiful. Sweet potatoes are the secret ingredient, but even if you leave them out, you'll still have a tasty basic chili. -Jonell Tempero, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until tender, stirring once, 20-25 minutes., 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, breaking meat into crumbles; drain., 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 : Calories 471 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 956mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

SWEET POTATO CHILI



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Sweet potatoes are an unusual yet delicious addition to this chili and as a bonus you get more orange veggies into your diet! The small amount of sausage also keeps the fat content low without a sacrifice in flavour. Sizes and amounts are flexible.

Provided by Boxerwing

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 -2 Italian sausage
2 onions, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2-2 1/2 teaspoons cayenne (to taste) (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, juice included
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped (approx. 1/2" cubes)
1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
chopped cilantro or parsley (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Remove sausage casings and crumble sausage meat.
  • In a large pot, brown sausage meat over medium heat until no pink remains.
  • Add onion, garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin and cayenne (if using) to sausage.
  • Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and their juice, beans and sweet potatoes to meat mixture.
  • Increase heat to medium high, bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 min.
  • or until potatoes are soft.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Add sugar and/or salt to adjust taste.
  • Serve garnished with cilantro or parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 335, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 11.1, Protein 19.5

TURKEY SAUSAGE SWEET POTATO CHILI



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Mix it up with our Turkey Sausage Sweet Potato Chili on a cool day! Ladle some Turkey Sausage Sweet Potato Chili into your bowl for delicious flavors.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 (1 cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tsp. olive oil
1 pkg. (13 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Natural Uncured Turkey Sausage, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
2 Tbsp. miced garlic
2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz.) black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 can (15 oz.) chili beans
1 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.
  • Add the turkey sausage, onion, and garlic to the pot, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Stir in the sweet potatoes and cook 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, black beans, and chili beans, and stir to combine. Add the chili powder, cumin and pepper.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, and the chili has thickened. Serve hot, topped with sour cream and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of sweet potatoes for a more complex flavor. For example, try using a mix of orange and purple sweet potatoes.
  • If you don't have any chili powder on hand, you can use a combination of paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper to create a similar flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to add more or less of the spices depending on your personal preferences.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
  • Leftover chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Sausage 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 sweet potatoes. With its combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, this chili is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sausage sweet potato chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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