Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Turkey Chili on a serving dish.  Recipe calls for 17 ingredients, 180 minutes cooking time, 15 minutes prep time, and 6 servings.
  • 17

    Ingredients

  • 180

    Minutes

    (Total Time)

  • 15

    Minutes

    (Prep Time)

  • 6

    Servings

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Turkey Chili

  1. In a large pan over medium to medium-high heat, add 1 TBSP olive oil and sauté diced sweet potatoes for about 5 mins, until just softened. Season lightly with salt and pepper while sautéing. Add sweet potato mixture to slow cooker insert.

  2. Turn up heat to medium-high. In same pan, add 1 TBSP olive oil. Sauté the onions, jalapeño pepper, garlic and ground turkey, stirring and breaking up the meat. Cook until meat is cooked through (no longer pink) and onions are softened, about 4-5 mins. Season lightly with salt and pepper while sautéing. Drain off any grease.

  3. Add meat mixture and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker insert, stirring until well combined.

  4. Taste and add hot sauce to increase heat at the end, if desired. Serve topped with your favorite chili toppings (diced avocado, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar, diced onions, salsa, thinly sliced green onion, etc.)

  5. FREEZER MEAL INSTRUCTIONS:

    To freeze: Cook according to directions. Let fully cool. Freeze in air tight, freezable container or zip top bag.

    To reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm gently on the stove top, in slow cooker on LOW, or in the microwave until warmed through.

Ingredients:

  1. 2 TBSP. olive oil, divided
  2. 3 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
  3. 1 large onion, finely diced
  4. 2 garlic cloves, minced
  5. 1 tsp. jalapeño pepper, minced
  6. 1 lb. lean ground turkey
  7. 1 TBSP. chili powder
  8. 1/2 TBSP. ground cumin
  9. 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
  10. 1/4 tsp. paprika
  11. 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  12. 1 tsp. salt
  13. 1 TBSP. tomato paste
  14. 1 (15 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes, liquid and all
  15. 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  16. 1 can (15 oz.) cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
  17. Optional toppings: diced avocado, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar, diced onions, salsa, thinly sliced green onion, etc.