Award-Winning Turkey Sweet Potato Chili (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 tablespoons avocado oil
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1 small white onion, finely diced
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3 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1 pound ground turkey
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1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
→ Sauce & Seasoning
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2 (15-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
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1 cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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2 teaspoons cumin
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1 teaspoon paprika
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⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
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2 teaspoons salt
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¾ teaspoon black pepper
→ Add-Ins & Toppings
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1 (15.25-ounce) can corn, drained
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1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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Sour cream (optional, for serving)
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Fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional, for serving)
# Instructions:
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Heat avocado oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Push onions and garlic to the side and add ground turkey to the pot. Cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no longer pink. Add sweet potato cubes, stir everything together, and cook for 2 more minutes.
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Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Add all seasonings: chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Increase heat to high until the mixture begins to boil.
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Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Stir in drained corn and black beans. Cover and continue simmering for 10-15 more minutes, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender. For a thicker consistency, mash some of the sweet potatoes against the side of the pot with a spoon.
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Ladle hot chili into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro if desired.
# Notes:
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This award-winning chili gets better the next day as flavors meld together.
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For a spicier version, add a diced jalapeño with the onions or increase the cayenne pepper.
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Tastes great served over a small portion of rice or with cornbread on the side.