I have always liked Sweet Potato Recipes and I have a few on the Blog. Of course one of my traditional favorites is Sweet Potato Pie.
SWEET POTATO CHILI:
Here's what you'll need:
A Large Heavy Bottom Soup Pot. I have an assortment of Enamel Cast Iron ones that I choose from.
Or.....A Cast Iro Dutch Oven.
GARNISH OPTION: Diced Avocado.
1 TBS Olive Oil
1 Large Onion, chopped.
2 Large Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" Pieces.
1 Green Bell Pepper, seeded and diced.
4 Garlic Cloves, minced or the equivalent from a Jar of Minced Garlic (my favorite option)
2 TBS Chili Powder (Not Chile Powder..... they're not the same)
2 tsp Smoked Paprika
2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
2 C Vegetable Broth
2-15oz Cans of Black Beans
1-28oz. Can of Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
1-4oz. Can of Diced Green Chiles with the Juice
IN THE SOUP POT or DUTCH OVEN on Medium High Heat:
Olive Oil until HOT.
ADD:
Onion
Potatoes
Bell Pepper
Garlic
Stir Well and Cook until the Onions is Translucent and the Vegetables are Softened (About 5-7 Minutes)
ADD:
Chili Powder
Paprika
Cumin
Oregano
Salt
Pepper
Stir to Combine Well.
ADD:
Broth
Beans
Tomatoes
Chiles
Stir Well and bring to a Boil.
Cover and Reduce Heat to Simmer for 30 Minutes.
Stir Occasionally until it begins to Thicken.
Remove from Heat and Serve in Individual Bowls .
Garnish with Diced Avocado.
Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!
