SAUSAGE & SWEET POTATO CHILI

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Chili gets a makeover with Italian sausage, Crushed and Diced Tomatoes, black beans and sweet potatoes. The sweetness of the potato balances the spice in the sausage perfectly! All cooked in your slow cooker, just fifteen minutes of prep in the morning results in a tasty dinner after a long, busy day!

Provided by Red Gold

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips RED GOLD®, Inc.

Time 5h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 pound Italian sausage
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
3 cups beef broth
1 (28 ounce) can RED GOLD® Crushed Tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can RED GOLD® Diced Tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked; drain off excess fat.
Spray a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add sausage and remaining ingredients except cheese.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours. Stir chili well before serving. Top each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1511.2 mg, Sugar 8.9 g