Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Turkey Chili
Time…
You’ve heard it said: Time is our most precious commodity. However, do you ever feel as though your day is filled with tasks that are mundane, elusive, or unworthy of the time spent on it? Otherwise said, laundry, cooking, and cleaning? Yep, me too. There are so many other things that I wish I could spend my time on. Things that are fun, life-giving, joyous, or full of laughter. I dream about getting to spend my days without worries or various chores, just to be care-free.
But as we all know, this is not the reality. In fact, most of the time we are stretched thin with our time, being bombarded with various things we must do to be “successful” or “productive.” Does this hit home?
What would it look like to change your perspective of time? To look at the hours in your life as a gift, no matter how you spend them. To give yourself grace for the tasks that take longer than you expect, to look at the laundry as a way of serving your family, to focus on dinner as the way you fuel your loved ones.
In fact, so many of the everyday tasks that take so much of our time are essential for the people we love. Your kids need the tedious tasks that you do for them that result in their clean clothing and nourishing food. But every once in a while, having a little extra time to spend on the floor playing with your children, is the little gift of time you may need.
This Turkey Chili was made with the intention of giving you a few moments of time back. What will you spend it on?
How it’s Made
This Slow Cooker Turkey Chili was created with you in mind. It’s simple, hearty, filling, and nourishing all at the same time. Plus, it’s a recipe that your whole family will love.
Simply sauté the onion and sweet potato, then add in the ground turkey. Use the back of your spoon to break up the turkey into little bit sizes chunks. Then add it to your slow cooker. Pour in the rest of the ingredients and cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours. Serve with cheddar cheese, greek yogurt (sour cream replacement) and avocado slices. Next step is to watch your family gobble it up!
Health Benefits:
Full of antioxidants which rid your body of free radicals
Improves digestion since it is high in fiber
High in vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and magnesium
Immunity Boosting
I hope this Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Turkey Chili gives you those moments of time back to focus on the things that really matter.
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Turkey Chili
Time: 6 hours + 20 minutes | Serves: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into little tiny 1/4 inch cubes
1 yellow onion, diced
1 lb. ground turkey (I like 93% lean, 7% fat)
2 (15 oz.) cans diced tomatoes with green chilis (I get mine from Trader Joes. See recipe notes for substitutions*)
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
1 1/4 cup veggie broth or water
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons mild chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings:
Cheddar Cheese
Greek yogurt
Avocado cubes
Cilantro
Tortilla Chips
Directions:
First start by drizzling 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add in the onions and sweet potatoes and cook until tender and slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked veggies to your slow cooker.
In the same pan, brown your turkey until no longer pink. Drain access grease and add to the slow cooker.
Next, add the remaining ingredients to your slow cooker: diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, veggie broth, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix to combine. Set your slow cooker to cook for 6 hours on high or 8 hours on low and cover with the lid.
When ready to eat, spoon chili into bowls and top with preferred toppings. Serve immediately and enjoy!
— Storing Instructions: Simply place plastic wrap over the pot or place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 6 days. Eat for leftovers for other dinners.
— Recipe Notes: If you can’t find diced tomatoes with green chilis, you can use 2 (15 oz.) cans of diced tomatoes and then add in 1 (4 oz.) can of green chilis.
Recipe by: The Heaping Harvest
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