Get ready to transform your dinner routine with a mouthwatering Paleo chili that's about to become your new obsession! This Crock Pot Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili isn't just another recipe—it's a culinary adventure that combines smoky heat, hearty vegetables, and incredible depth of flavor. Perfect for busy home cooks who want maximum taste with minimal effort, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds and keep you coming back for more. Whether you're a Paleo enthusiast or just someone who loves a killer chili, this recipe will revolutionize your meal prep game!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: Paleo
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, finely chopping the onion, mincing garlic cloves, and carefully chopping chipotle peppers.
- Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly to remove excess sodium.
- Add vegetable broth to the crock pot as the liquid base for the chili.
- Layer ingredients into the crock pot starting with onions and garlic at the bottom for even flavor distribution.
- Add diced sweet potatoes, black beans, and diced tomatoes on top of the onion layer.
- Sprinkle cumin, salt, and pepper evenly across the ingredients for balanced seasoning.
- Stir in chopped chipotle peppers, which will provide smoky heat to the chili.
- Cover the crock pot and set to low heat setting for 8 hours to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to become tender.
- Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Check sweet potato tenderness near end of cooking time; they should be soft but not mushy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.
Tips
- For the most intense flavor, consider roasting your sweet potatoes briefly before adding them to the crock pot to enhance their natural sweetness.
- If you're sensitive to heat, start with just one chipotle pepper and adjust to taste. The peppers pack a serious punch!
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible—they make a huge difference in the final taste of your chili.
- Don't rush the cooking process. The 8-hour slow cook allows flavors to develop and meld beautifully.
- For extra protein, consider adding ground turkey or shredded chicken if you're not strictly Paleo.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, or diced avocado to add freshness and complexity to the dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
