Best 8 Sweet Potato And Turkey Chili Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile Sweet Potato and Turkey Chili, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This wholesome dish seamlessly blends the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with savory ground turkey, creating a hearty and nutritious meal. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore three enticing variations of this chili: a classic version brimming with traditional spices, a smoky chipotle rendition infused with a hint of heat, and a vegetarian delight bursting with colorful vegetables. With its customizable spice level and adaptable ingredients, this chili caters to every palate, making it the perfect comfort food for cozy gatherings or quick weeknight dinners.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO TURKEY CHILI



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Lightened-up chili using ground turkey and sweet potato! This Sweet Potato Turkey Chili can be made in one-pot and will feed you all fall and winter long for dinner or lunches alike.

Provided by Davida Lederle

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground turkey (lean, if preferred)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped
1 jalapeño, chopped (deseed if you don't like spice)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large sweet potato, cubed (no need to skin)
2 1/2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over med-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned (About 3-4 mins).
  • Add in onions and cook for 3 more minutes.
  • Add in peppers, jalapeno and garlic and cook for another 2 mins.
  • Add in sweet potato, spices, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and beans and bring mix to a boil. If mixture is too thick add in 1/2-1 cup water.
  • Once boiling lower heat to a simmer and cook for about 30-40 minutes, uncovered or until desired consistency is reached.

HEALTHY SWEET POTATO GROUND TURKEY CHILI



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Healthy Sweet Potato Turkey Chili is the best recipe to cozy up with all Fall and Winter long! Serve this hearty family friendly dish on game day, or freeze for busy weeknights!

Provided by London Brazil

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small sweet onion (coarsely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 lb. ground turkey (93/7)
4 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes)
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. paprika (can use smoked paprika if you prefer)
2 tsp. salt
¾ tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
28 oz. crushed tomatoes (canned)
1 cup chicken broth (or water)
15 oz. sweet whole kernel corn (canned, drained)
15 oz. black beans (canned, drained)
Tortilla chips (optional)
Cilantro (optional)
Sour cream (optional)
Cheese (optional)
See this recipe in Healthy Meal Plan #2

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, or Dutch oven, drizzle olive oil. Add onions and garlic. Saute over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Push onions to the side and add ground turkey. Continue cooking over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, or until turkey is almost cooked through. Crumble cooked turkey using a potato masher.
  • Add sweet potatoes and saute for another 2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt and pepper. (You can also use 3 tablespoons of a homemade chili seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.) Mix to combine.
  • Pour crushed tomatoes, chicken broth and seasoning ingredients into the chili mixture. Mix chili thoroughly and reduce heat to low.
  • Cover pot and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  • Mix in drained corn and black beans. Cover and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  • Check to see if sweet potatoes are fork-tender before serving. If you would like a slightly thicker chili, mash some of the sweet potatoes to help thicken it up.
  • Serve chili over rice with corn chips, cilantro and sour cream. Enjoy! See this recipe in Healthy Meal Plan #2.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 1128 mg, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET POTATO CHILI WITH TURKEY



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My slow-cooker chili is packed with flavor. Swapping ground turkey for ground beef lightens it up, and sweet potato puree sneaks in a healthy dose of vitamin A. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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. Freeze option: 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 : Calories 243 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic exchanges

NO BEAN TURKEY AND SWEET POTATO CHILI



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This Turkey Sweet Potato Chili is so good, you might want to double the recipe!! It's made with no beans, but you can of course add them if you wish!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

20 oz 93% lean ground turkey
kosher salt (to taste)
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (crushed)
10 oz can Rotel mild tomatoes with green chilies
8 oz can tomato sauce
3/4 cup water
1/2 tsp cumin (or to taste)
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp paprika
1 bay leaf
1 medium sweet potato (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown turkey over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks into smaller pieces and season with salt.
  • When meat is browned and cooked through add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the can of Rotel tomatoes, sweet potato, tomato sauce, water, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt and bay leaf.
  • Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until potatoes are soft and cooked through, about 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Add 1/4 cup more water if needed. Remove bay leaf and serve.
  • Press saute, spray the pot with oil and brown the turkey breaking it up as it cooks into smaller pieces and season with salt and cumin.
  • When meat is browned and cooked through add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes.
  • Add the can of Rotel tomatoes, sweet potato, tomato sauce, water, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt and bay leaf.
  • Cover and cook high pressure until potatoes are soft and cooked through, about 15. Natural release.
  • Remove bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 235 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 578 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g

TURKEY & SWEET POTATO CHILI



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This healthy turkey chili has a nice balance of flavors thanks to sweet potatoes and smoky chipotle chiles. We like to garnish it with creamy avocado, but melted cheese, chopped scallion and a dollop of sour cream will work well too.

Provided by Liv Dansky

Categories     Healthy Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced seeded canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 5 oz. each), peeled and diced
2 cups unsalted chicken broth
¾ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
Chopped avocado for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook, stirring often to crumble, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chipotle; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, sweet potatoes, broth and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover; reduce heat to medium and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Uncover the pot; continue simmering over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the chili slightly thickens, about 10 minutes, or until desired consistency. Stir in lime juice.
  • Divide the chili evenly among 6 bowls; garnish with avocado, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 418 mg, Sugar 7 g

SWEET POTATO CHILI



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A delectable, southern winter dish that warms the heart and fills the tummy! Garnish with chopped avocado if desired.

Provided by salt&light

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 6h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 sweet potatoes, diced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced stewed tomatoes with chili seasonings
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¾ cup diced sweet onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch onion powder
½ pound ground turkey
½ pound ground beef
1 (12 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, celery, water, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a slow cooker. Cook on high, stirring occasionally, for 5 hours.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground turkey and ground beef. Cook and stir until meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Add cooked ground turkey, cooked ground beef, black beans, and corn to sweet potato mixture in the slow cooker; cook until flavors have blended, 1 to 2 more hours. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 620.9 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

SWEET POTATO AND TURKEY CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound 99-percent fat-free ground turkey
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
Two 14-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 to 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook, breaking up chunks with the side of a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Push the turkey to the edges of the pan, leaving the middle empty. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and then the onion and garlic to the center of the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin and coriander and stir, about 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and 1 teaspoon salt and stir until the paste begins to darken in color, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the sweet potatoes, tomatoes and 4 cups water, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any stuck bits. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the chili has thickened and the sweet potato is tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Stir the beans and chia seeds into the chili and heat through, about 5 minutes. Season with an additional 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper, then taste the chili and stir in up to 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Spoon the chili into bowls and top each bowl with the scallions and a dollop of sour cream if using.

TURKEY CHILI AND SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, 4 to 5 potatoes, peeled and cubed
Salt
2 teaspoons orange zest
4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 small chile peppers, red fresno, jalapeno or serrano
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 to 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder (recommended: Gerhardt's)
1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin, a palmful
1 tablespoon ground coriander, a palmful
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 to 3 cups turkey or chicken stock
2 cups shredded sharp yellow Cheddar

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes to a large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Salt the water and cook to tender about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and return to hot pot. Add the zest, butter, creme fraiche or sour cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg, to taste.
  • While potatoes are coming to a boil, heat a chili pot with extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high to high heat. Add the turkey and brown, then add in the onions and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Chop the peppers, then add them along with the garlic to the turkey. Stir in the spices, and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, then add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the stock and simmer a few minutes to thicken and combine flavors.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Transfer the chili to a casserole, spread the potatoes over the top and cover with Cheddar cheese. Brown under the broiler until golden and serve.

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian version of this chili, omit the ground turkey and add an extra can of black beans or lentils.
  • To make this chili ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to serve the chili, reheat it over medium heat until warmed through. You can also add some additional toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped avocado.
  • This chili is also a great way to use up leftover turkey. If you have some cooked turkey on hand, simply shred it and add it to the chili.
  • If you like your chili with a little more heat, you can add a diced jalapeño pepper or a teaspoon of chili powder to the recipe.

Conclusion:

This sweet potato and turkey chili is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with vegetables, lean protein, and fiber, and it is also low in fat and calories. This chili is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own personal taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this sweet potato and turkey chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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