Crock Pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Hearty, smoky, naturally sweet slow-cooker chili made with sweet potatoes and black beans. Cozy, nourishing, and loaded with warm spices for a comforting bowl-hug meal.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- Black beans canned, drained, rinsed
- Diced tomatoes with juice
- Onion chopped
- Bell pepper diced
- Garlic minced
- Vegetable broth or chicken broth
- Tomato paste
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Ground coriander optional
- Salt and black pepper
- Dash of cinnamon
- Lime juice
- Optional: frozen corn diced jalapeño, chipotle in adobo, splash of coconut milk
- Subs: kidney or pinto beans butternut squash, fire-roasted tomatoes, ground turkey/ beef option, cashew cream/Greek yogurt (not vegan)
Instructions
- Add sweet potatoes, black beans, onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, and all spices to the crock pot.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cook on Low 6–8 hours or High 3–4 hours until sweet potatoes are soft.
- Stir in lime juice at the end.
- Taste and adjust salt, spices, and lime.
- Serve warm.