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Cozy Smoky Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes | Easy 30-Minute Meal

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This smoky turkey chili with sweet potatoes is a quick, comforting meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it features tender sweet potatoes, lean ground turkey, and a smoky-spiced broth that warms you from the inside out.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey (93/7)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for serving)
  • Diced avocado (for serving)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • Crushed tortilla chips (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients first: dice the onion, mince the garlic, cube the sweet potato, dice the bell pepper, rinse and drain the beans, and measure out spices into a small bowl.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink (about 5-6 minutes). Let excess liquid cook off.
  4. Add the onion and bell pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent.
  5. Stir in the garlic, jalapeño (if using), and all the spices; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add the tomato paste and stir; cook for 1 minute to deepen flavor.
  7. Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes with their juices, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  8. Add the diced sweet potato, drained beans, and chicken broth; stir until well combined.
  9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potato is fork-tender.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, cayenne, or hot sauce as desired.
  11. Let the chili rest off the heat for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, brown the turkey well and toast the spices in the hot oil. Let the chili rest for 5 minutes before serving. This chili tastes even better the next day. For a vegetarian version, skip the turkey and add an extra can of beans or diced mushrooms.

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