Description

This Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili is a hearty, wholesome, and flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for busy days. With tender sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes, and warm spices, this vegetarian-friendly chili is both nourishing and satisfying. Just toss everything into your slow cooker and let it do the work—comfort food made easy.

Ingredients

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2–3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cans (15 oz each) black beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained (fire-roasted optional)
3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
1 cup corn kernels (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: sliced avocado, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, sour cream, tortilla chips

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Instructions

Prep the Veggies: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Chop the onion, bell peppers, and mince the garlic.
Layer in the Slow Cooker: Add sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes, broth, onion, bell peppers, garlic, and all spices. Stir to combine.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Taste and Adjust: About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning. Add extra broth if chili is too thick.
Serve: Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings like avocado, cilantro, cheese, or tortilla chips.

Notes

For a meaty version, stir in cooked ground turkey or beef before slow cooking. To make it spicier, add jalapeños or chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. This chili stores well—refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 1/2 cups)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 0mg