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Quick Turkey Chili with Black Beans and Sweet Potato: Easy 30-Minute Meal

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A quick and easy turkey chili with black beans and sweet potato, ready in 30 minutes. This one-pot wonder is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (for serving)
  • Diced avocado (for serving)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large pot or Dutch oven.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent and starting to brown.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  4. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains and it is browned in spots.
  5. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Add the diced sweet potato, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Stir to combine, scraping the bottom of the pot.
  7. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer.
  8. Cover and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the sweet potato is fork-tender.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  10. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with desired toppings.

Notes

For a thicker chili, mash some sweet potato cubes against the side of the pot. For a spicier version, add diced jalapeño or cayenne pepper. Leftovers taste even better the next day.

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Keywords: turkey chili, black beans, sweet potato, quick chili, 30-minute meal, gluten-free, dairy-free, one-pot

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