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Best Easy Turkey Sweet Potato Chili: Kid-Approved Budget Dinner

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A hearty, kid-approved turkey sweet potato chili that comes together in about 40 minutes. It’s budget-friendly, naturally creamy from the sweet potatoes, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder (mild blend)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, tortilla chips or cornbread

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground turkey and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and there is some browning.
  4. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the turkey. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  5. Stir in the cubed sweet potatoes and diced red bell pepper. Then add the fire-roasted tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover with the lid slightly ajar and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  7. Stir in the drained and rinsed kidney beans and let heat through for 3-4 minutes. Taste and adjust salt or spices as needed.
  8. Turn off the heat and let the chili rest for 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve with desired toppings.

Notes

For a thicker chili, mash about ½ cup of the cooked sweet potatoes against the side of the pot and stir them in. If the chili is too thick, add a splash more broth or water. If too thin, simmer uncovered for an extra 5-10 minutes. Don’t skip the resting step—it allows flavors to meld. This chili can be made in a slow cooker: brown turkey and onions on stovetop first, then transfer everything except beans to slow cooker; cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours; stir in beans 30 minutes before serving.

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