Turkey Sweet Potato Chili
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
Hearty and healthy, this Turkey Sweet Potato Chili is packed with tender sweet potatoes, ground turkey, beans, and warm spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, and topped with your favorites like cheese, Greek yogurt, or avocado.
Servings: 6
Calories: 262kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and small-¬ diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (can use black beans)
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, thinly sliced green onion, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, jalapeño slices, avocado
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, just until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Add the fire-roasted tomatoes (with their juices), beans, sweet potato, and broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chili has thickened. Taste and add additional chili powder, if desired. We usually do 2 1/2 tablespoons. Season with additional salt, if necessary.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, green onions, sour cream or Greek yogurt, jalapeños, or avocado.
Notes
- Lean or mixed ground turkey both work, dark meat adds extra richness.
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- Fire-roasted tomatoes give a smoky depth—don’t skip!
- Use your favorite beans: kidney, black, or a mix.
- Toasting spices with aromatics enhances flavor.
- Top with cheese, green onions, Greek yogurt, jalapeños, or avocado for extra flavor.
- Chili keeps well in the fridge for 4 days and freezes for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7517IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 4mg