Turkey Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes

Turkey Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes is an American recipe that serves 4. This main course has 442 calories, 30g of protein, and 10g of fat per serving. For $2.21 per serving, this recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of salt, garlic, cumin, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is brought to you by Budget Bytes. 654 people found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Super Bowl. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 95%, which is great. Similar recipes include Turkey Smothered with Maple Sweet Potatoes, Slow Cooker Turkey Quinoa Chili with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans, and Black Bean-smothered Sweet Potatoes.

Servings: 4

Preparation duration: 10 minutes

Cooking duration: 60 minutes

 

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Cooking instruction summary:

Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil for easy cleanup. Wash the sweet potatoes well, then prick the skins several times with a fork. Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 60 minutes, or until soft and oozing from the fork holes.While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the small batch of chili. Begin by adding the ground turkey and olive oil to a large pot and sauting the turkey over medium heat until cooked through (about 5 minutes).While the turkey is browning, dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add the onion and garlic to the browned turkey and continue to saut until the onions are soft and transparent (3-5 minutes).Drain the beans and add them to the pot along with the tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and water. Stir to combine. Allow the chili to come up to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. Taste and add salt if needed.Once the sweet potatoes are finished baking, carefully slice each one open lengthwise and slightly mash the insides. Scoop about cup chili over each potato, then top with 2 Tbsp shredded cheddar. Return the potatoes to the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese. Add cilantro or sliced green onions to the top just before serving.

 

Step by step:

1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil for easy cleanup. Wash the sweet potatoes well, then prick the skins several times with a fork.

2. Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 60 minutes, or until soft and oozing from the fork holes.While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the small batch of chili. Begin by adding the ground turkey and olive oil to a large pot and sauting the turkey over medium heat until cooked through (about 5 minutes).While the turkey is browning, dice the onion and mince the garlic.

3. Add the onion and garlic to the browned turkey and continue to saut until the onions are soft and transparent (3-5 minutes).

4. Drain the beans and add them to the pot along with the tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and water. Stir to combine. Allow the chili to come up to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. Taste and add salt if needed.Once the sweet potatoes are finished baking, carefully slice each one open lengthwise and slightly mash the insides. Scoop about cup chili over each potato, then top with 2 Tbsp shredded cheddar. Return the potatoes to the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese.

5. Add cilantro or sliced green onions to the top just before serving.

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