Slow Cooker Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili
with kale
This simple chili first appeared the week of 1/12/15 and was such a hit, we're bringing it back. Make it in a slow cooker or a Dutch oven (we provide directions for both) - regardless of your chosen cooking method, you'll love the chili flavors with the sweet tenderness of sweet potatoes.
Smarts: Put this on your football viewing party list! It's hearty enough to satisfy while still being healthy.
Ingredients
- Ground turkey, lean - 1 lb
- Arrowroot powder - 1 Tbsp
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onions - 1, diced
- Sweet potatoes - 1 lb, diced
- Kale - 1/2 bunch, leaves torn
- Cooking oil - 1 1/2 Tbsp
- Crushed tomatoes - 1 cup
- Cumin - 1 1/2 tsp
- Paprika - 1 tsp
- Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Chicken stock - 1 1/2 cups
- Avocados, large - 1, cubed
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Prep
- Ground turkey - Season with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Fold in arrowroot powder. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
- Garlic / Onions / Sweet potatoes / Kale - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
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Make
- If slow cooking, heat up a skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat (if not slow cooking, heat up a Dutch oven). Add cooking oil and then garlic and onions with a dash of salt to heated oil. Saute until softened, ~3 minutes.
- Fold in turkey and use a wooden spoon to break up into bits. Cook until brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- If slow cooking, transfer to slow cooker. Add in crushed tomatoes, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, chicken stock, sweet potatoes, and kale and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. (If not slow cooking, add all those ingredients into the Dutch oven, cover, and bring to a boil. Then simmer uncovered for ~20 minutes.)
- Cube avocado.
- Once chili is done, season to taste with salt, pepper, any more of the spices, or dig into your condiments. Portion into bowls and let everyone top with avocado.
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85 reviews
Everyone in our family LOVED this. We didn't have the avocado, but we didn't miss it. We'll be making this one again very soon!
0 HelpfulI liked it but the sweet potatoes were a little sweet. I might use regular yukons next time
0 HelpfulMade a huge pot to feed us during the week and freeze for later. Added 2 cans red beans. Didn't bother with the lemon yogurt but sounds delicious! Kids loved it!
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