BLACK BEAN, CHORIZO & SWEET POTATO CHILI

Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Chili image

Chili is one of my all-time favorite dishes. This recipe takes chili to the next level by changing up the flavors and adding a surprise--sweet potatoes. -Julie Merriman, Cold Brook, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked chorizo, casings removed, or spicy bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 poblano peppers, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup lime juice
Optional: Chopped jalapenos, chopped red onion and crumbled queso fresco

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook and stir the chorizo, onion, poblanos and jalapenos over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until chorizo is cooked. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. , Stir in tomato paste. Add the potatoes, tomatoes, beans, stock and spices; stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in lime juice. If desired, top with chopped jalapenos, chopped red onion and crumbled queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein.