Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili
This hearty bowl of chili has it all — meat, beans, and just the right amount of heat! Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili made with spicy Italian sausage is loaded with delicious flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground Italian sausage mild or spicy
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced
- 1 large sweet onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups water
- 2 15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed
- 1 14 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
- 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Crumble the Italian sausage into the bottom of a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Sauté until the meat is no longer pink, about 6 - 7 minutes.
- Add the sweet potatoes and onions. Cook and for about 5 minutes, until the onions are tender. Stir in the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook for another minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Add the beans and tomatoes, and squeeze in the fresh lime juice. Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until heated the chili is heated through.
Notes
To freeze chili, cool completely first, then store in resealable freezer bags for up to 2 months in the freezer. To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then warm on top of the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 22gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 685mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6g
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