Hearty Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili Recipe

Chunks of sweet potato hold their shape and add a gentle sweetness to this slow cooker sweet potato chili, playing off the black beans and kidney beans nicely. A can of diced tomatoes and the usual chili spices keep it hearty enough for a full dinner.

Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the work. This recipe is packed with protein and fiber, making it a satisfying option for both vegetarians and meat lovers.

Delicious Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili

This chili features tender sweet potatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and a blend of spices, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. It takes about 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, sour cream, or cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, chop the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
2. Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the sweet potatoes, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
4. Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with your choice of avocado, cilantro, sour cream, or cheese.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 6-8 hours
• Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 6 bowls
• Calories: 250kcal
• Fat: 4g
• Protein: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 45g

I like this one topped with avocado and a squeeze of lime to cut through the richness. It is a meatless meal that even the skeptics at my table go back for seconds on.