Description
This hearty and flavorful chili is packed with nutrients and is perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes (use fire-roasted for extra flavor)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (adds a warm twist)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 to 1 cup vegetable broth (optional, for a thinner consistency)
- Greek yogurt or sour cream (for serving)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Sliced jalapeños (for a bit of extra heat)
Instructions
- Start by peeling and dicing the sweet potatoes, chopping the onion and bell peppers, and mincing the garlic.
- Drain and rinse the black beans. Prepping everything ahead ensures a smooth cooking process.
- If you want to add a deeper flavor to your chili, briefly sauté the onions, bell peppers, and garlic. In a small skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion for about 5 minutes until it turns translucent. Then add the garlic and bell peppers, cooking for another 3 minutes. Finally, stir in the chili powder, cumin, and cinnamon, letting the spices toast for a minute.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables (if you sautéed them) into the crockpot. Add the sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes, and any remaining spices.
- Cover and set your crockpot to Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
- For a thicker chili, use the canned tomato liquid, but if you prefer a more stew-like consistency, add vegetable broth or water.
- Once the cooking time is up, give the chili a taste and adjust the seasoning. Add salt, pepper, or a bit more cinnamon for a hint of warmth. For a spicier kick, consider stirring in some crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
- This chili is adaptable; feel free to add more vegetables or adjust the spices to your preference.
- Serve with toppings like Greek yogurt or cilantro for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg