Healthy Beef and Sweet Potato Chili is cooked in a crock pot to really marry the flavors. The sweetness of the sweet potato contrasts well with the spices.
2medium sweet potatoes,about 4 cups, peeled and cut in a 1/2 inch dice
avocado,red onion, and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Lightly spray a large nonstick pan with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and crumble it with a wooden spoon while it cooks. If it releases a lot of liquid/ grease use a spoon to discard it. After beef has cooked part way, add the onion and garlic and continue to cook until beef is no longer pink.
Add all spices to the pan and stir to coat the meat. Transfer meat mixture to a crockpot insert that has been lightly coated with cooking spray.
Add all tomatoes and the chopped sweet potato to the crock pot. Stir to mix everything.
Place the lid on the crock pot and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.Note: Chili is done when the sweet potatoes are tender.
Garnish with avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
Notes
If you want your chili spicier, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.