Description
A hearty and flavorful chili made with lean ground beef, diced sweet potatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, and topped with cheddar cheese and cilantro.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 5 teaspoons chili powder (divided)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
- 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 ounces canned diced green chiles
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Season with 2 teaspoons of chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the grated garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, diced green chiles, and 3 teaspoons of chili powder. Pour in the water and stir everything together.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked through, taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or chili powder as needed.
- Serve the chili in bowls, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for garnish, if desired.
Notes
- Vegetarian: Omit the ground beef and use lentils or extra beans to make the chili plant-based.
- Spicy Kick: Add a diced jalapeño or more chili powder for an extra level of heat.
- Sweet Potato Substitute: You can substitute sweet potatoes with regular potatoes, but sweet potatoes add a natural sweetness that complements the spices well.
- Beans: For added texture and protein, you can add a can of kidney beans, black beans, or pinto beans.
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the sweet potatoes or add cornstarch mixed with water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 350-400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
