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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili Recipe with Beef

Beef and Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef Lean preferred
  • 1 large Sweet potato Peeled and diced (can substitute with butternut squash)
  • 15 oz Black beans Canned, rinsed and drained
  • 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes Canned, undrained
  • 1 medium Bell pepper Chopped, any color
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder Adjust according to preferred spice level
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Freshly chopped, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream Or plain yogurt, for topping

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add the chopped bell pepper and diced sweet potato to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables just begin to soften.
  • Stir in the chili powder and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices, ensuring they evenly coat the beef and vegetables.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the rinsed black beans. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are completely fork-tender.
  • Ladle the hot chili into bowls and serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.