Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, diced sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
- Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well to combine.
- Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender and flavors have melded.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- This chili freezes well. Let it cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
- You can prepare this chili in a slow cooker. Brown the beef and sauté the vegetables as instructed, then combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg