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Delightful Mom Food / Meats / Poultry / Turkey Chili With Sweet Potatoes

Last Updated January 19, 2021. Published August 24, 2020 Danielle Fahrenkrug | This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

Turkey Chili With Sweet Potatoes

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Cozy up with a comforting bowl of healthy turkey chili with sweet potatoes! This lightened up chili recipe is so easy to make and includes peppers, sweet potato, onions, tomatoes and bold seasonings that is packed with protein and fiber to keep you satisfied and the waistline in check!

two healthy bowls of ground turkey chili made with sweet potatoes, peppers, black beans, and kidney beans

WHY THIS TURKEY CHILI RECIPE WORKS

Less than 100 calories per cup, packed with protein and fiber – this healthy turkey chili with sweet potatoes recipes has about 91 calories per cup and 2 grams of fat. We usually end up eating about 2 cups each topped with avocado slices and my hubby loves his with a swirl of sour cream mixed in. This is deliciously low calorie and filling to help keep a healthy diet on track!

Dinner in under an hour! – it's all about getting a family-friendly meal on the table- and fast! Simply cook the ground turkey meat, chop veggies, mix them in a pot together and wait for the turkey chili with sweet potatoes, peppers, black beans, kidney beans, and spices to cook to the perfect flavor.

Perfect healthy comfort food recipe, especially for a cool winter evening – when the weather gets cooler we tend to want to hibernate and eat foods that comfort us like mashed potatoes, soups (like this cabbage soup), and mac ‘n' cheese or pasta dishes. Well this turkey chili with sweet potatoes encompasses all those cozy cravings into a healthy dish that won't pack on the pounds. I know we can all say yay to that!

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WHAT GOES INTO THIS CHILI RECIPE

  • Ground turkey meat is the main ingredient, which I prefer to use the leanest kind (99% fat-free) to keep this a low fat chili recipe.
  • Beans – kidney beans and black beans
  • Vegetables – onion, sweet potatoes, green pepper, tomato paste, and 2 cans of diced tomatoes with green chili's.
  • Seasonings and broth – chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper.
  • Olive oil – for cooking the ground turkey meat.
  • Garnishes – such as fresh cilantro leaves and avocado.
ingredients to make a healthy ground turkey chili with sweet potatoes recipe
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HOW TO MAKE THIS TURKEY CHILI RECIPE PERFECT

First in a large saucepan saute and the turkey meat with olive oil and chop it into very fine pieces as it cooks. Then in a large pot add the cooked meat with the rest of the ingredients. Cover and let it start to boil to heat, then turn the heat to low to simmer for 20 minutes.

While the turkey chili with sweet potatoes simmers, chop up fresh cilantro and avocado for garnishes. When the turkey chili is finished cooking, use a meat pounder or potato masher to slightly mash the soup. This will help it thicken and have a slightly “creamy” texture without the cream. If you want a thicker soup, let it simmer for longer than 20 minutes. And the leftovers are amazing! As the chili settles, the ingredients become more flavorful.

large pot filled with turkey chili, sweet potatoes, beans and garnished with cilantro leaves

FAQs and EXPERT TIPS

What kind of ground turkey meat is best for chili?

For a healthy chili recipe the leaner the meat is best. I prefer to use 99% lean, but any variation will work.

How do I make my chili thicker?

This healthy turkey chili with sweet potatoes runs thinner and has less calories due to the broth. Use 1 cup less broth for a thicker soup, or let it simmer uncovered longer until the desired thickness is met.

What is the best size to chop the sweet potatoes, onions and peppers?

Make sure all the vegetables are chopped evenly for a consistent texture. I recommend dicing them to 1/4-1/2 inch thickness.

healthy turkey chili and sweet potato recipe in bowls with avocado and cilantro on top

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two healthy bowls of ground turkey chili made with sweet potatoes, peppers, black beans, and kidney beans

Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes

Cozy up with a comforting bowl of healthy turkey chili with sweet potatoes! This lightened up chili recipe is so easy to make and includes peppers, sweet potato, onions, tomatoes and bold seasonings that is packed with protein and fiber to keep you satisfied and the waistline in check!
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Course: Chili, Entree, Main Course, Main Dish, Simmer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 91kcal
Author: Danielle Fahrenkrug

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey
  • 2 15 ounce cans kidney beans with liquid
  • 2 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes with green chili's
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 green pepper top and seeds removed, diced into small pieces (about 1/4 inch in size)
  • 1 cup sweet potato peeled and diced into small pieces (about 1/4-1/2 inch in size)
  • 1 cup white onion diced (about 1/4 inch in size)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon pink salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Garnishes

  • cheese
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • avocado
  • cilantro

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, add olive oil and ground turkey. Cook on medium-high heat and using a wooden spatula, chop the meat into tiny pieces as it cooks. Continue to flip and chop the ground turkey meat until cooked through. After it cooks make sure to use the end of the wooden spatula to chop the meat into fine pieces.
  • In a large pot add the cooked turkey meat, and the rest of the ingredients. Cover and cook on high until it comes to a slight boil on the edges. Turn the heat down to a low simmer and cook covered for 20 minutes.
  • Using a potato masher, mash up the chili to break down the beans and thicken the soup. If you want it thicker, let it cook slightly uncovered to remove more liquid.
  • Serve and garnish with avocado slices and cilantro. You can also add sour cream and cheese to garnish.

Notes

Notes 1. Chop the sweet potatoes, onions, and peppers evenly in size for the best consistency. I recommend 1/4-inch for onions and peppers and 1/4-1/2 inch for the sweet potatoes. 
Notes 2. For a thicker soup, use 1 cup less broth, or let it simmer longer and uncovered to remove extra liquid. 

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2624IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
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Danielle Fahrenkrug is the writer and photographer behind Delightful Mom Food. She is also a homeschooling mama who loves food, family, friends, and Jesus with a passion for wine, coffee, and cauliflower bbq pizza. Danielle is also the author for Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Baking Cookbook and Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cookbook and founder of Delightful Mom Health, a line of high quality health supplements.

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