Beef and Sweet Potato Chili
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper (any color), diced
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving (optional)
Instructions:
Cook the Ground Beef:
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove excess fat if necessary.
Add the Vegetables:
Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pot with the beef. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
Add the Sweet Potatoes and Spices:
Add the diced sweet potatoes, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine, allowing the spices to coat the vegetables.
Simmer the Chili:
Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), black beans, kidney beans, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chili has thickened. Stir occasionally.
Serve:
Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or spices as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
