Beanless Sweet Potato Chili

2h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by adding some extra virgin olive oil to your favorite stock or soup pot.
  2. 2Add in your onion, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder (or minced garlic), and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  3. 3Give that a good mix for a few seconds.
  4. 4Add in one and a half to two pounds of ground beef.
  5. 5Combine well and cook until it's all nice and brown.
  6. 6Add in two cans of Rotel.
  7. 7Add about 8 cups of low sodium chicken stock.
  8. 8Add about 2 tablespoons of vinegar.
  9. 9Add one whole can of 100% pure pumpkin puree.
  10. 10Dump in your diced sweet potato.
  11. 11Cover the pot and turn the heat down to low medium.
  12. 12Let it simmer for about two hours.
  13. 13Generously salt to taste at the very end.
  14. 14Dish it up.
  15. 15Top with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, some avocado, some cilantro, and Fritos scoops.

Ingredients

  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 onion
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • paprika
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • minced garlic
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 cans Rotel
  • 8 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 can 100% pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 diced sweet potatoes
  • salt
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • Fritos scoops

Equipment

stock potsoup potdicer

Tips

  • Adding seasonings with oil brings out the flavor.
  • The chili thickens the next day and the flavor improves.
  • Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling, for a savory flavor and texture.
  • Generously salt to taste at the very end.
  • The chili is easy to freeze and perfect for meal prep.