Crock Pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili Recipe
This Crock Pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a hearty and nutritious one-pot meal, packed with wholesome ingredients like sweet potatoes, black beans, and a flavorful blend of spices. Perfect for a comforting dinner, it simmers slowly in a crock pot, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully for a warm and satisfying dish that’s easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Beans
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cans black beans (15 oz. each), drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz.)
Spices and Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
Liquids
- 3 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and sweet potatoes. Drain and rinse the black beans. This preparation ensures all ingredients are ready for the slow cooking process.
- Add to Crock Pot: Place the diced onion, bell pepper, sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), oregano, salt, and chicken broth into the crock pot. Mix to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low heat. Allow the chili to simmer for 4 to 5 hours, letting the flavors meld together while the sweet potatoes soften.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the chili warm. Add your favorite toppings such as sour cream, sliced avocado, and freshly chopped cilantro to enhance the flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- If you prefer a spicier chili, increase the cayenne pepper or add diced jalapeños.
- This chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Rinsing black beans helps reduce sodium content and remove excess starch.
- Sweet potatoes can be swapped with butternut squash for a different twist.
Keywords: Sweet Potato Chili, Black Bean Chili, Crock Pot Recipes, Slow Cooker Chili, Healthy Chili, Vegetarian Chili, Gluten Free Chili
