Description
This **Turkey Sweet Potato Chili** is a cozy, healthy fall dinner packed with lean protein, fiber, and seasonal veggies. Featuring ground turkey, hearty sweet potatoes, carrots, and warming spices, this one-pot meal is perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or lazy fall weekends. Naturally gluten-free, customizable with or without beans, and freezer-friendly, it’s the ultimate easy healthy fall recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can beans (optional: black beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado, shredded cheese, cilantro, Greek yogurt, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook aromatics & turkey: Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion and carrots, sauté until soft. Stir in garlic, then add ground turkey, cooking until browned.
- Add veggies & spices: Stir in bell pepper, sweet potatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes to release flavors.
- Simmer: Add diced tomatoes and broth. Return turkey to pot (if removed) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30–35 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Optional beans: Stir in beans during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Finish & serve: Adjust seasonings, add lime juice or cilantro if desired. Serve hot with toppings of choice.
Notes
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for a smoky flavor boost.
- Don’t overcook sweet potatoes—they should be fork-tender, not mushy.
- Skip beans for a lighter, paleo-style chili.
- This chili freezes well for up to 3 months; reheat with a splash of broth.
- For slow cooker version: brown turkey and onion first, then transfer all ingredients to crock pot. Cook LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Soups & Stews, Healthy Recipes
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pot, Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Fall Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Turkey Sweet Potato Chili, Healthy Fall Dinner, Easy Chili Recipe, Meal Prep Chili