Cheesy Sweet Potato Beef Chili
This hearty skillet combines savory ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, robust chili spices, and melted cheddar cheese for a comforting and satisfying meal in one pan.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for cooking the chili
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained (optional)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream optional, for topping
- Green onions optional, for topping
- Cilantro optional, for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, kidney beans (if using), and beef broth to the skillet.
- Season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper and stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the skillet and cover again for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with sour cream, green onions, and cilantro as desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes small for quicker cooking.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.