Craving a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the warm spices of chili? Look no further than our exploration of the best sweet potato chili recipes. Whether you prefer a classic version or one with a unique twist, this article will guide you through creating a delectable sweet potato chili that will tantalize your taste buds. From choosing the right ingredients to mastering the cooking techniques, we'll provide you with all the essential information to craft a satisfying and memorable chili experience. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unlock the secrets to making the ultimate sweet potato chili.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPICY BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI
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
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.
BLACK BEAN, CHORIZO & SWEET POTATO CHILI
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
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.
SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH CHILI-LIME DRESSING
Provided by Lauren Chattman
Categories Salad Lime Bell Pepper Sweet Potato/Yam Summer Cilantro
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until just tender, 7 to 10 minutes (don't overcook or your salad will be mushy and falling apart.) Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- While the potatoes are cooking, make the dressing. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add the red bell pepper and scallions to the potatoes and toss with the dressing. Season again with salt and pepper. Serve warm or refrigerate and bring to room temperature before serving.
SWEET POTATO WEDGES WITH CHILI MAYO
Cajun spices bring the zing to roasted sweet potatoes-a side dish my family eats frequently. We dunk them in chili-spiced mayo. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings (1 cup dip).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Peel and cut each potato lengthwise into eight wedges. Toss with oil and Cajun seasoning; divide between two greased 15x10x1-in. pans., Roast potatoes until tender, 30-45 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, mix dip ingredients; serve with potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SWEET POTATO & BLACK BEAN CHILI
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
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
BEEFY SWEET POTATO CHILI
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
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.
CHILI-ROASTED SWEET POTATO WEDGES
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
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-SPICED SWEET POTATO WEDGES
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
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
SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATO CHILI
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
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 CHILI WITH TURKEY
My slow-cooker chili is packed with flavor. Swapping ground turkey for ground beef lightens it up, and sweet potato puree sneaks in a healthy dose of vitamin A. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5h20m
Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker., Stir in broth, sweet potato puree, chiles and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours. Stir in beans; cook until heated through, about 1 hour. If desired, top with sour cream, cilantro and red onions. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic exchanges
CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI
I enjoy this comforting chili on its own but it's wonderful spooned over a bed of steamed rice or an extra helping of protein-packed quinoa. -Brynn Rader, Olympia, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h5m
Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the chicken, 2 cans broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring remaining broth to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Set aside., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Strain broth, reserving vegetables; skim fat from broth. Return vegetables and broth to the Dutch oven; add the sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes and cooked quinoa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender. , Meanwhile, remove chicken from bones; cut into bite-size pieces. Discard bones. Stir chicken into chili; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS AND CHILI DRESSING
Provided by Food Network
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put sweet potatoes and onions on a large baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, toss to coat and spread out in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast, turning occasionally, until potatoes begin to brown on corners and are just tender inside, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven; keep on pan until ready to mix with dressing.
- Put chilies in a blender or mini food processor along with garlic, lime juice, remaining olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Process until blended.
- Put warm vegetables in a large bowl with beans and bell pepper; toss with dressing and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a day.
VEGAN SWEET POTATO CHILI
Quick, easy cool-weather vegan chili.
Provided by AR Cook
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Vegetarian
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 5 tablespoons vegetable broth in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper in the hot broth until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes to onion mixture. Pour remaining 2 cups vegetable broth over sweet potato mixture.
- Bring vegetable broth mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir tomatoes and kidney beans into sweet potato mixture and simmer over low heat until flavors have blended, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 659.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
SWEET POTATO CHILI CAKES WITH CILANTRO LIME SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, jalapeno, flour, baking powder, salt, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper.
- In a small bowl lightly beat the milk and egg until well mixed. Add to the sweet potato mixture, stirring, until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough vegetable oil to cover bottom of skillet. Drop the sweet potato mixture, by rounded teaspoonfuls, into the hot oil. Press lightly to flatten the mixture to the size of a half dollar. Cook until the cakes are golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the cakes to a serving platter. Top each cake with a small amount of Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and a pinch of salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
CHICKEN, CHILI AND SWEET POTATO SOUP
This is a recipe my hubby has fallen in love with and recreated the next day at home. He requested I post it and I must admit, it is very good soup and I'm not a fan of spicy foods but this was fantastic. In his words...."Friday I went to Phillpots, which is a small takeaway "lunch bar". I love their soup and went for the sweet potato, chili and chicken soup. It was so damn good that whilst we were at the supermarket on Saturday, I thought would try to make it. So, I used the obvious ingredients and added a little salt, pepper and cream and voila. It was near on a perfect match! Not only was it good, it's SOOOOOO easy to make, so hope you give it a go. You wont be disappointed ;)"
Provided by Summerwine
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fry / cook chicken breast (any way is fine) and once cooked, dice into small pieces.
- Peel and dice up sweet potatoes. Throw into a pan of boiling water for about 10-15 minutes Check they are well cooked by poking them with a blunt knife (if the knife slides through effortlessly, then they are done).
- Chop up 1/2 chili and remove seeds. Dice into small pieces.
- Put the dice chili into the chicken broth; stir and mix. Add pepper and salt.
- Put the potatoes into a food processor. Mix for 2 minutes on low. Then add the stock/chili mix and the chicken. Leave to mix for another 2-3 minutes Add a little hot water until you can see the contents being mixed.
- Add contents into a saucepan, and heat up for about 2-3 minutes, stirring; adding a little water to make sure it keeps a "soupy" consistency (it's supposed to be quite thick).
- Take it off the heat, keep stirring and add a splash of cream until texture is creamy. Stir well.
- Serve :).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.4, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 66.2, Sodium 1675, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 20.7
SAUSAGE & SWEET POTATO CHILI
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 Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips RED GOLD®, Inc.
Time 5h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
SLOW COOKER VEGAN SWEET POTATO CHILI
This is a slow cooker or Instant Pot® recipe for a yummy chili without meat!
Provided by Nate Bartlett
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Vegetarian
Time 13m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add kidney beans, diced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Pour in water and orange juice. Cover.
- Cook on High until sweet potatoes are fork tender, 3 to 4 hours, or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 13.6 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 728.5 mg, Sugar 13.6 g
SLOW COOKER SPICY SWEET POTATO CHILI
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
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.
CHORIZO AND SWEET POTATO DUMPLINGS WITH PEACH THAI CHILI SAUCE
This is the first recipe I made up all on my own with inspiration from a sweet potato dumpling appetizer I had at a nearby restaurant.
Provided by Brittany Stephens
Categories Main Dish Recipes Dumpling Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chorizo in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool.
- Drain sweet potatoes, mash, and let cool until safe to handle, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Combine mashed sweet potatoes, chorizo, Cheddar cheese, and cilantro to make the filling. Set up a prep area for dumplings, including a tray to cool them on and a bowl of water to fasten them.
- Place 2 teaspoons of filling onto a wonton wrapper, wet the outside edge, and seal. Place dumpling on the tray. Repeat with remaining filling and wonton wrappers. Refrigerate dumplings for 30 minutes before sealing in a zip-top bag to freeze.
- Combine peach jam, Thai chili sauce, and cilantro to make the dipping sauce.
- To cook the dumplings from frozen, first heat oil in a pan over medium- to medium-high heat. Add dumplings and a little water; pan-fry until heated through, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.4 calories, Carbohydrate 70.7 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1153.2 mg, Sugar 30.7 g
CHILI-ROASTED SWEET POTATO WEDGES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut each sweet potato lengthwise into 8 wedges; halve long wedges crosswise.
- On a large parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with oil, sugar, chili powder, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, until coated. Arrange wedges in a single layer, cut sides down.
- Roast sweet potatoes until browned and tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with additional salt, if desired, before serving.
- Nutrition Information
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 191
- Fat: 3.6g
- Protein: 2.8g
- Carbohydrates: 37.8g
- Fiber: 5.4g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked sweet potatoes or canned pumpkin puree.
- Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream for a creamy finish.
- For a smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika or chipotle powder.
- If you like it spicy, add a diced jalapeño pepper or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, or crumbled cotija cheese.
Conclusion:
Sweet potato chili is a delicious, hearty, and healthy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering. It's easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and nutritious meal, give sweet potato chili a try. You won't be disappointed!
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