Healthy Sweet Potato Ground Turkey Chili

Step 1

In a large saucepan, or Dutch oven, drizzle olive oil. Add onions and garlic. Saute over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Push onions to the side and add ground turkey. Continue cooking over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, or until turkey is almost cooked through. Crumble cooked turkey using a potato masher.

Step 3

Add sweet potatoes and saute for another 2 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt and pepper. (You can also use 3 tablespoons of a homemade chili seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.) Mix to combine.

Step 5

Pour crushed tomatoes, chicken broth and seasoning ingredients into the chili mixture. Mix chili thoroughly and reduce heat to low.

Step 6

Cover pot and simmer for 20-25 minutes.

Step 7

Mix in drained corn and black beans. Cover and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Step 8

Check to see if sweet potatoes are fork-tender before serving. If you would like a slightly thicker chili, mash some of the sweet potatoes to help thicken it up.

Step 9

Serve chili over rice with corn chips, cilantro and sour cream. Enjoy!  See this recipe in Healthy Meal Plan #2.