Sweet Potato Chili with Turkey

Name: Sweet Potato Chili with Turkey
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 can (15 ounces) sweet potato puree or canned pumpkin; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; Optional: Sour cream, fresh cilantro and sliced red onions

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 hours

Makes

6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)

Updated: Nov. 05, 2022

This sweet potato chili is packed with flavor. Ground turkey lightens it, and sweet potato puree sneaks in a healthy dose of vitamin A. —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

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Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) sweet potato puree or canned pumpkin
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
Optional: Sour cream, fresh cilantro and sliced red onions

Directions

In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker.
Stir in broth, sweet potato puree, chiles and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours. Stir in beans; cook until heated through, about 1 hour. If desired, top with sour cream, cilantro and red onions.

Can you freeze Sweet Potato Chili with Turkey?

Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 243 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.

Sweet Potato Chili with Turkey

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