Hearty Ground Beef and Vegetable Chili with Sweet Potato

A robust, slow-simmered chili with lean ground beef, sweet potato, and a medley of vegetables in a rich tomato broth.

Cuisine: American

Category: Whole30

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 16 oz ground beef
• 1 medium sweet potato
• 1 bell pepper
• 1/2 cup onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 16 oz ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking into small pieces, until browned. Remove excess fat with a spoon.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup diced bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Cook for 3 minutes until onions are translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 14 oz diced tomatoes (with juice), 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 cup chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then add 1 peeled and diced medium sweet potato. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.