Best 9 Slow Cooker Spicy Black Bean And Sweet Potato Chili Recipes

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Looking for a delectable and hearty dish that effortlessly combines smoky and spicy flavors? Look no further than our guide to creating the perfect slow cooker spicy black bean and sweet potato chili. This flavorful dish is not only a culinary delight but also a breeze to prepare. With the convenience of a slow cooker, you can effortlessly let the rich flavors meld together while you tend to other tasks. Whether you prefer a vegetarian or meat-based chili, this recipe offers customizable options to cater to your preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the world of slow cooker spicy black bean and sweet potato chili, uncovering the secrets to creating a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

SLOW COOKER SPICY BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI



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This nourishing, smoky vegan chili is perfect for cold weeknights. Mix everything in the slow cooker before the chaos of the day begins, then just toss in some frozen corn a few minutes before you're ready to eat. As with any chili, toppings go far. Feel free to throw on what you have and what sounds good, like tortilla chips, cilantro or vegan cheese. 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 in the chili - 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 stovetop version of this recipe here.)

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the sweet potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, orange juice, oil, chipotles and adobo sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic cloves, and dried spices. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt, a generous amount of pepper and 1 cup water. Cook on low until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 8 hours. The chili holds well on the warm setting.
  • Just before serving, stir in the corn and let it warm through, about 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Top with avocado and red onion.

SWEET POTATOES WITH SPICY BLACK BEAN CHILI



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How sweet it is to have something so hearty taste so good!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium sweet potatoes
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans with cumin and chili spices, undrained
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Pierce potatoes with fork to allow steam to escape. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until tender.
  • While potatoes are baking, heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in beans and tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.
  • Split potatoes and mash slightly. Top each potato with chili. Top with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg

SLOW COOKER SPICY SWEET POTATO CHILI



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While this recipe contains no meat, it still has plenty of protein-plus vitamins and minerals. I love sweet potatoes, and they're even better mixed with black beans. Serve the chili with crackers or even spooned into tortilla shells (yes, I made sweet potato tacos out of this). -Jennifer Butz, Atlanta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions, undrained
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine first 9 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until sweet potatoes are tender, 4-5 hours. Just before serving, stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 811mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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

SLOW-COOKER BLACK BEAN SWEET POTATO CHILI



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Made in a slow cooker, this vegetarian chili is an easy, satisfying supper for eight.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large dark-orange sweet potatoes (1 1/2 lb), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
3 large onions, chopped (3 cups)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 oz) refried black beans
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Shredded cheese, if desired
Sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, refried beans, black beans and broth.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours (or on High heat setting 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours).
  • Before serving, stir in vinegar. Serve chili with cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 13 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER VEGAN SWEET POTATO QUINOA CHILI



Slow Cooker Vegan Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili image

An unbelievably easy, protein-rich, and hearty chili to warm up the coldest of winter nights. Just dump the ingredients in the Crock Pot and come home to dinner!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed well in cool water)
3 cups cooked black beans (about 2 [15-ounce] cans, drained)
2 cups vegetable broth
2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and minced*)
2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Additional salt and pepper to taste
Cilantro
If not vegan
Chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients (except additional salt and pepper and toppings) to a 3-quart or larger slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. That's it! Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve with assorted toppings. Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for about 3 days. It freezes well, too!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 kcal, Sugar 5 g, Sodium 769 mg, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATO CHILI



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Family loves this slow cooker sweet potato chili!

Provided by Steph

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 8h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine sweet potatoes, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, onion, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, garlic, paprika, and salt in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 604.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

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

Tips:

  • Prep the Beans: If using dried black beans, soak them overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking. Rinse and drain before adding to the slow cooker.
  • Use Canned Beans: If you're short on time, you can use canned black beans instead of dried beans. Just rinse and drain them before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • Add Some Heat: If you like your chili spicy, add a jalapeno or two to the pot. You can also add some cayenne pepper or chili powder to taste.
  • Use a Variety of Sweet Potatoes: You can use any type of sweet potato for this recipe, such as orange, purple, or white. Just peel and cube them before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • Add Some Corn: For a little extra sweetness and texture, add a cup of corn kernels to the chili. You can use fresh, frozen, or canned corn.
  • Garnish Before Serving: When the chili is finished cooking, garnish it with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and avocado slices before serving.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker spicy black bean and sweet potato chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy chili recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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