Crock Pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili Recipe
This Crock Pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make slow cooker meal perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with nutritious ingredients like sweet potatoes, black beans, and a blend of spices, this chili is both comforting and satisfying. Cooked slowly to develop rich flavors, it can be served with your favorite toppings for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Canned Goods & Liquids
- 2 cans black beans (15 oz. each), drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz.)
- 3 cups chicken broth
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Mince the garlic finely to ensure it infuses well into the chili.
- Combine in Crock Pot: Add all the diced vegetables, black beans (drained and rinsed), diced tomatoes, minced garlic, and spices including chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), oregano, and salt into the crock pot.
- Add Broth and Stir: Pour in 3 cups of chicken broth over the ingredients in the crock pot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours. This gentle cooking will allow the flavors to blend perfectly and the sweet potatoes to soften.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the chili warm with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, sliced avocados, or fresh cilantro for a refreshing finish.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Adjust cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
- Serving with toppings like sour cream or avocado adds creaminess and complementary flavors.
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