Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Chili

Name: Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 16 servings (4 quarts).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked chorizo, casings removed, or spicy bulk pork sausage; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 poblano peppers, finely chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups beef stock; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1/4 cup lime juice; Optional: Chopped jalapenos, chopped red onion and crumbled queso fresco

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours

Makes

16 servings (4 quarts)

Updated: Oct. 05, 2022

Chili is one of my all-time favorite dishes. This recipe takes chili to the next level by changing up the flavors and adding a surprise--sweet potatoes. —Julie Merriman, Cold Brook, New York

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Ingredients

1 pound uncooked chorizo, casings removed, or spicy bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 poblano peppers, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup lime juice
Optional: Chopped jalapenos, chopped red onion and crumbled queso fresco

Directions

In a large skillet, cook and stir the chorizo, onion, poblanos and jalapenos over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until chorizo is cooked. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker.
Stir in tomato paste. Add the potatoes, tomatoes, beans, stock and spices; stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in lime juice. If desired, top with chopped jalapenos, chopped red onion and crumbled queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 263 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 6g fiber), 12g protein.

Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Chili

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