This slow cooker sweet potato turkey chili is so comforting and hearty. It's filled with tender sweet potatoes, lean ground turkey, black beans and tons of flavor! It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, too!
1cupgreen bell pepper(diced (about 1 bell pepper))
5cupssweet potatoes(peeled and cubed (about 2 large sweet potatoes))
30ozcanned tomato sauce
16ozcanned diced tomatoes
30oz(2 cans) black beans(drained and rinsed)
1tablespoonchili powder
1tablespooncumin
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonground black pepper
1/2teaspooncayenne pepper
1/2teaspoonpaprika
Instructions
In a skillet over medium high, heat oil. Add ground turkey and cook unill browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook an additional minute.
Add turkey, onion and garlic to the slow cooker. Then add remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
Cook in the slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally until the chili is hot and the sweet potato is tender. Taste and adjust any seasonings as needed.