Easy Chili Recipe With Sweet Potatoes
This easy chili recipe combines bacon, ground beef, sausage, and spices for a hearty, flavorful meal that’s perfect for any chili lover!
Cozy & Easy Chili Recipe With Sweet Potatoes? Yes please!
Who’s ready for a serious bowl of comfort food that everyone will love? This easy chili recipe has become a family favorite, even my kids love it and I’m betting it’ll be your new go-to also. It’s got all the savory, smoky goodness you love in a classic chili, but with a twist—no beans, just sweet potatoes! Trust me, you won’t miss the beans.
Here’s why I love this dish!
- My kids have loved this easy chili recipe since they were toddlers so that is a win on my parenting scorecard.
- My husband loves it because it has ground beef, bacon and sausage. Its basically a meat lovers pizza without the crust or pizza sauce.
- With sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and onions, you’re sneaking in a ton of nutrients while keeping the chili gluten-free.
- A special blend of chili spices gives this easy chili recipe a depth of flavors that can’t be beat.
Chili is all about customization, right? I love loading mine up with toppings. You can’t go wrong with shredded cheese—pepper jack or cheddar are both killer choices. A dollop of homemade sour cream, and extra diced onions bring that fresh crunch. If you feel adventurous you can’t go wrong with this picked onion recipe. If you want to go next-level, serve it with the best cornbread recipe I have ever came up with. Trust me, this easy chili recipe and all these toppings are a match made in heaven!
The best part: This easy chili recipe actually gets better the longer it sits—hello, meal prep! The flavors intensify overnight, making it the perfect leftover. You can serve it up in new ways like chili dogs, chili-mac, or even walking tacos. Just heat it up and get creative!
Visual Process for Making This Easy Chili Recipe
Step 1
Get That Bacon Sizzling!
First thing you do is to cook your bacon until nearly done. Feel free to drain off the grease if you want to.
Step 2
Let Your Veggies Cook!
The peppers and onions will soak up the flavors of the bacon and you will not be ashamed.
Step 3
Add Meat 2 and Meat 3
A little bit of sausage and ground beef deepen the flavors in this easy chili recipe.
Step 4
Add Everything Else!
Add sweet potatoes, broth, seasonings, tomatoes and paste. Let it all simmer until soft and serve with all the delicious toppings you can find.
Why This Easy Chili Recipe is Bean-Free and Delicious
For starters, my kids HATE beans but I love chili. Taking beans out of regular chili makes it taste kind of like the cans of chili you get at the grocery store – flavorless and lacking much texture. So I looked for an alternative. My kids love sweet potatoes and when they are cooked up in this easy chili recipe, they have a very similar texture to beans. Plus, sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, making this chili not only incredibly delicious but also a healthier option.
Tips for Perfecting Your Easy Chili Recipe
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Easy Chili Recipe
Equipment
- Dutch Oven with Lid
Ingredients
- ½ lb Bacon
- 1 Large Chopped Onion
- 1 Large Chopped Bell Pepper
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- ½ lb Ground beef
- ½ lb Ground Sausage (Italian, spicy or regular, see dietary notes)
- 1 tbsp Dried Basil
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1½ tbsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Salt
- 6 oz Tomato paste
- 4 cans Diced Tomatoes in Juice
- 2-3 cups Beef Broth (See notes.)
- 1 Large Chopped Sweet Potato (peeled)
Instructions
- Set a Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-high heat.
- Add ½ lb Bacon to the preheated Dutch oven. Cook until it's nearly done.
- Add 1 Large Chopped Onion and 1 Large Chopped Bell Pepper to the bacon and cook until they soften, approximately 2 minutes.
- Incorporate 1 tbsp Minced Garlic into the mixture. Cook until it becomes aromatic, about 30 seconds.
- Add ½ lb Ground Sausage and cook until it's no longer pink.
- Add ½ lb Ground beef into the mixture and cook until it's no longer pink.
- Add 1 tbsp Dried Basil, 1 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 tsp Onion Powder, 1½ tbsp Dried Oregano, 1 tsp Black Pepper, 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper, 1 tbsp Paprika, 1 tbsp Ground Cumin and 1 tsp Salt. Stir well to combine.
- Add 6 oz Tomato paste, 4 cans Diced Tomatoes in Juice, 2-3 cups Beef Broth and 1 Large Chopped Sweet Potato.
- Cover the Dutch oven, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it simmer for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
- Serve the dish with sour cream, shredded cheese (pepper jack or cheddar work well), and additional diced onions.
Notes
- Whole 30: To make this Whole30-compliant, swap any non-compliant sausage for one that’s Whole30-approved, and ensure the beef broth and tomato products have no added sugar or non-compliant preservatives.
- Gluten-Free: As long as you choose gluten-free sausage (if using) and gluten-free beef broth, this recipe is naturally gluten-free. Bacon, sweet potatoes, and veggies are all safe for a gluten-free diet.
- Paleo Diet: This chili can be made Paleo-compliant with a few modifications, such as choosing sugar-free sausage and Whole30-compliant beef broth.