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Quick No-Bean Turkey Chili with Sweet Potato – Easy 30-Minute Recipe

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A quick and forgiving weeknight chili made with ground turkey and sweet potatoes, ready in 30 minutes. No beans needed—the sweet potato creates a naturally thick, velvety texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for serving)
  • Diced avocado (for serving)
  • Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (for serving)
  • Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (for serving)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • Tortilla chips or crusty bread (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil. Place your Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it shimmer for about 30 seconds.
  2. Sauté the onion. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, until soft and translucent.
  3. Add the garlic. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  4. Brown the turkey. Add the ground turkey to the pot. Break it up with your wooden spoon and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until no longer pink. Let it sit for a minute or two between stirs to get browned bits.
  5. Toast the spices. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using) over the turkey. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add the sweet potatoes and tomatoes. Pour in the diced sweet potatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes (with their juices), and tomato sauce. Stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Pour in the broth. Add the chicken or vegetable broth and stir to combine. The liquid should just about cover the sweet potatoes.
  8. Bring to a boil, then simmer. Turn the heat to high and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
  9. Taste and adjust. Adjust seasoning with more salt, cayenne, or a squeeze of lime as needed.
  10. Serve and enjoy. Ladle into bowls and top with desired fixings.

Notes

If the chili seems too thick, add a little more broth or water. If too thin, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes. The sweet potatoes will naturally break down and thicken the broth. For a vegetarian version, swap turkey for two cans of drained black beans or lentils. For a slow cooker version, brown the turkey and sauté the onion and garlic first, then transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.

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Keywords: turkey chili, no-bean chili, sweet potato chili, quick chili, 30-minute chili, weeknight dinner, healthy chili

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