Description
Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili is the ultimate comfort food, combining spicy chorizo with sweet, tender sweet potatoes in a hearty, aromatic dish. This vibrant chili is perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, offering a delightful balance of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep or a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh chorizo
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh cilantro (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chorizo until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in diced sweet potatoes along with chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika; allow to sauté for about one minute.
- Pour in fire-roasted tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add rinsed beans and let the chili simmer for 20-25 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender but not mushy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg