Description
A cozy and hearty one-pot chili made with lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, black and kidney beans, and warming spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s filling, nutritious, and gets even better the next day.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground turkey
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), and chicken broth.
- Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
Swap ground turkey with ground chicken or beef if preferred.
Add jalapeño or cayenne for extra spice.
Omit meat and double beans for a vegetarian version.
Add corn or bell peppers for added texture and sweetness.
Use fire-roasted diced tomatoes for a smoky flavor.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat on the stove or microwave, adding broth or water if thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
