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A bowl of chili topped with avocado slices, jalapeño rings, and a dollop of sour cream, served with a spoon. The chili contains chunks of vegetables and is garnished with chopped herbs.
5 from 6 votes

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Turkey Chili

This slow cooker sweet potato turkey chili is hearty and filling with tender sweet potatoes, lean ground turkey, black beans, and a smoky spice blend. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. Set it on low in the morning and it's ready by dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1½ cups onion - diced (about 1 onion)
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper - diced (about 1 bell pepper)
  • 5 cups sweet potatoes - peeled and cubed (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
  • 30 oz canned tomato sauce
  • 16 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 30 oz (2 cans) black beans - drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

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Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium high, heat oil. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
    Cooked and seasoned ground turkey is spread out in a large white skillet on a pinkish countertop. The meat is crumbly and lightly browned, with some oil and seasoning residue around the edges of the pan.
  • 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.
    A slow cooker filled with chopped sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, green bell peppers, tomato sauce, and piles of spices including cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and paprika, all before mixing.
  • 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.
    A close-up of a slow cooker filled with chunky vegetable chili, featuring diced carrots, bell peppers, beans, and a rich tomato-based sauce.

Notes

  • Dietary Note: This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free with no substitutions needed. 
  • Stovetop Option: After browning the turkey and cooking the onion and garlic, keep everything in the pot. Add the sweet potato and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, then add remaining ingredients and simmer for at least an hour until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Serving size: About 1.5 cups per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1024mg | Potassium: 1393mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 12829IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 6mg
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