Spicy Whole30 Beef Chili with Sweet Potatoes
A vibrant, spice-packed chili featuring lean beef, sweet potatoes, and a medley of vegetables—deliciously satisfying without sugar or dairy. This american-inspired whole30 ready in about 50 minutes pairs grass-fed ground beef, sweet potato, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 1 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potato
- 1, diced red bell pepper
- 1, diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (14 oz), no salt added diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Equipment for this recipe
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking into small crumbles, for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Step 2: Add diced onion and bell pepper to skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until deepened in color. Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Step 4: Add diced sweet potatoes, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender and chili thickens to a spoon-coating consistency.
- Step 5: Stir in fresh cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Whole30 Beef Chili with Sweet Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spicy Whole30 Beef Chili with Sweet Potatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep grass-fed ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Whole30 Beef Chili with Sweet Potatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spicy Whole30 Beef Chili with Sweet Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spicy Whole30 Beef Chili with Sweet Potatoes?
American whole30 like this pair well with a compliant starch (roasted sweet potato, cauliflower rice, or plantains), a crisp salad dressed with olive oil and lemon, and sliced fruit. Skip grains, legumes, dairy and added sugar — none of them are Whole30-compliant. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to whole30 dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★★★
So much better than takeout. We'll never order american delivery again.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 35-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
