Irresistible Crock Pot Sweet Potato Chili
A hearty, flavorful, and nutritious chili packed with sweet potatoes, black beans, and smoky spices, perfect for busy nights or cozy family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped (yellow or white)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for sautéing)
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, sour cream or dairy-free alternative, shredded cheese, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Chop the onion, garlic, and bell peppers.
- Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions and garlic until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, bell peppers, and sautéed onions and garlic to the crock pot.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Set the crock pot to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and flavors are well combined.
- Taste the chili and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or spices as needed. If too thick, add more vegetable broth.
- Serve hot in bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings like avocado slices, cilantro, or sour cream.
Notes
[‘Layer vegetables at the bottom of the crock pot to prevent sticking.’, ‘Add spices gradually and taste-test to avoid over-spicing.’, ‘Use fresh sweet potatoes for better texture and flavor.’, ‘Make the chili a day ahead for enhanced flavor.’, ‘Freeze leftovers in portion-sized containers for up to 3 months.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 8
Keywords: sweet potato chili, crock pot chili, vegan chili, gluten-free chili, healthy chili, slow cooker recipe