Hearty Sweet Potato & Bean Chili with Turkey and Beef
This hearty sweet potato chili combines tender sweet potatoes, ground turkey and beef, black beans, and corn in a tomato-rich base. Chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, and garlic add smoky warmth with a subtle sweet-spiced note, while onion and celery round out the flavor. Made in a slow cooker, it is a comforting choice for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Sweet Potato & Bean Chili with Turkey and Beef, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Place sweet potatoes, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, celery, water, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a slow cooker. Cook on high, stirring occasionally, for 5 hours.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground turkey and ground beef. Cook and stir until the meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
- 4
Add cooked ground turkey, cooked ground beef, black beans, and corn to the sweet potato mixture in the slow cooker; cook until the flavors have blended, 1 to 2 more hours.
- 5
Serve warm.
- Calories 213.66 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 18.19 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 28.11 g 10%
- Total Fat 3.54 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.84 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 38.22 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 549.68 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 6.09 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 9.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 67.25 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.88 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 388.29 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 428.87 mcg Good Source 48%
- Vitamin C 11.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Sweet Potato & Bean Chili with Turkey and Beef is made with 21 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 6 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef, Black Beans, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 213.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Sweet Potato & Bean Chili with Turkey and Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef, Black Beans, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Sweet Potato & Bean Chili with Turkey and Beef?
- About 6 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 213.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Sweet Potato & Bean Chili with Turkey and Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Hearty Sweet Potato & Bean Chili with Turkey and Beef healthy?
- Hearty Sweet Potato & Bean Chili with Turkey and Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 213.66 calories and 18.19 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 549.68 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.84 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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