Best Sweet Potato Turkey Chili Recipes

SWEET POTATO CHILI WITH TURKEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker., Stir in broth, sweet potato puree, chiles and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours. Stir in beans; cook until heated through, about 1 hour. If desired, top with sour cream, cilantro and red onions. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

CARIBBEAN TURKEY & SWEET POTATO CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and garlic; cook and stir about 5 minutes until turkey is cooked through.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat.
• Simmer for 10 minutes or until chili has thickened.

SWEET POTATO TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Brown turkey until crumbly and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, black beans, sweet potato, onion, garlic, pumpkin pie spice, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne to the pot. Simmer on low heat until sweet potatoes are soft and fully cooked, about 3 hours.
• Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with Cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, and sour cream.

SWEET POTATO AND TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook, breaking up chunks with the side of a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Push the turkey to the edges of the pan, leaving the middle empty. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and then the onion and garlic to the center of the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin and coriander and stir, about 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and 1 teaspoon salt and stir until the paste begins to darken in color, about 30 seconds.
• Add the sweet potatoes, tomatoes and 4 cups water, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any stuck bits. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the chili has thickened and the sweet potato is tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Stir the beans and chia seeds into the chili and heat through, about 5 minutes. Season with an additional 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper, then taste the chili and stir in up to 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Spoon the chili into bowls and top each bowl with the scallions and a dollop of sour cream if using.

TURKEY SAUSAGE SWEET POTATO CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.
• Add the turkey sausage, onion, and garlic to the pot, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Stir in the sweet potatoes and cook 3-4 minutes.
• Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, black beans, and chili beans, and stir to combine. Add the chili powder, cumin and pepper.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, and the chili has thickened. Serve hot, topped with sour cream and cheese.

TURKEY CHILI AND SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Add the potatoes to a large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Salt the water and cook to tender about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and return to hot pot. Add the zest, butter, creme fraiche or sour cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg, to taste.
• While potatoes are coming to a boil, heat a chili pot with extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high to high heat. Add the turkey and brown, then add in the onions and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Chop the peppers, then add them along with the garlic to the turkey. Stir in the spices, and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, then add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the stock and simmer a few minutes to thicken and combine flavors.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Transfer the chili to a casserole, spread the potatoes over the top and cover with Cheddar cheese. Brown under the broiler until golden and serve.

TURKEY CHILI SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH A SWEET POTATO TOPPER

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Salt the water and cook until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and return the potatoes to the hot pot, then mash with the butter, orange zest, and crème fraîche or sour cream. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
• While the potatoes are coming to a boil, heat a chili pot with the EVOO over medium-high to high heat. Add the turkey and brown, breaking up the meat, then add the onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes while you chop the chile peppers, bell pepper, and garlic. Add the peppers and garlic to the pot, season with the spices, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes more. Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute, then add the stock and simmer for a few minutes longer to thicken and combine the flavors.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Place the chili in a casserole dish, spread the mashed sweet potatoes on top, and cover with the cheddar cheese. Brown under the broiler until golden.