Best 2 Slow Cooker Spicy Sweet Potato Chili Recipes

Slow cooker spicy sweet potato chili is a delicious and easy weeknight meal that is perfect for a crowd. With the help of a slow cooker, you can have a flavorful and hearty chili ready with minimal effort. The combination of sweet potatoes, black beans, and spices creates a unique and satisfying dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you serve it with rice, cornbread, or tortilla chips, this slow cooker spicy sweet potato chili is sure to be a hit.

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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

Ingredients

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.

SLOW COOKER SPICY BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI

Slow Cooker Spicy Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili image

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

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

For a creamier chili, use a combination of diced and mashed sweet potatoes.
To reduce the cooking time, pre-cook the sweet potatoes before adding them to the slow cooker.
Add a can of black beans or corn for extra protein and fiber.
Top the chili with shredded cheese, sour cream, and cilantro before serving.
Use a variety of chili peppers to adjust the heat level to your liking.
For a smoky flavor, add a chipotle pepper or two to the pot.
Serve the chili with a side of cornbread or tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker spicy sweet potato chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The sweet potatoes add a unique sweetness and creaminess to the chili, while the chili peppers give it a nice kick. This chili is also a great source of protein and fiber, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy chili recipe, give this slow cooker spicy sweet potato chili a try.