Description
Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili is the ultimate comfort food that warms you from the inside out. This hearty dish features smoky chorizo, tender sweet potatoes, and a medley of spices, all simmered to perfection. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience perfect for gatherings, cozy dinners, or impressing your loved ones without breaking a sweat. With vibrant colors and rich flavors, this chili is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chorizo sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, crumble and cook the chorizo until browned. Drain excess grease on paper towels.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion until translucent; add minced garlic in the last minute.
- Return chorizo to the pot and stir in sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes with juices, kidney beans, and vegetable broth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices to taste. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg