Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili with Charred Beef

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili with Charred Beef is a favorite around here! It is not only delicious but spiced just right, not too hot, and not too boring! Perfect for anytime you want delicious food, made fresh, and served with love...

This is the chili to serve to folks that say they don't like chili!

The first time I made Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili with Charred Beef I was pleasantly surprised, you see, chili is not my favorite dish. Whereas others in our family love it, so much so, we keep cans of chili in the pantry and they are pulled out when the cravings start. 

But this chili recipe is different! Spiced with a warm touch of spice flavors and backed up by the sweet potatoes for a perfect combination of flavor. In flavor, Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili is warm without being over-spiced, and heavy which is how I had viewed most chili recipes. But this is no wimpy chili either, and feel free to add more chili powder if you prefer because the best part about any chili recipe is that they are a cinch to customize for your own preferences! 

So easy to make, everything goes into the slow cooker.

This chili is also a cinch to make, calling for canned beans. However feel free to substitute home cooked beans if desired. Load everything into the slow cooker let it begin the work, leaving you to enjoy a bit of free time or get the rest of your other tasks completed. Charring the beef is the only prep needed, then simply  toss everything into the slow cooker, give it a quick stir, and let it cook! 

Some additional thoughts on this recipe:

If possible char the meat on a grill. The flavor is superior. See note below for additional info! If a grill is unavailable, use a cast iron skillet, and proceed.

If using home cooked beans, use 1 3/4 cups of beans for each can listed.

Like all chili, this is even more delicious the next day!

Ingredients needed for this recipe:

• onion
• sweet potato
• black beans
• chili powder
• ground cumin
• Rotel tomatoes
• garlic salt
• ground beef
• lime juice
• salt and pepper
• grated cheese
• sour cream
• tortillas

You will also need the following:

• cutting board
• kitchen knife
• measuring spoons
• can opener
• stirring spoon
• 6 qt. slow cooker

Now we are ready to begin!

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili with Charred Beef
adapted from Sage Trifle
a slow cooker recipe

1 large onion, diced
1 large sweet potato, cut into 1-inch slices, and then quartered
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed

OR

3-4 cups of cooked black beans
1 T chili powder
2 t ground cumin seeds
1 can Rotel tomatoes, mild or hot your choice
1 can water
garlic salt
1 pound ground beef, made into patties and charred on the grill, then diced. See note below.

juice of 1 lime
salt and pepper to taste

grated cheese
sour cream
warm corn tortillas

Place everything in the slow cooker in the order listed, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the sweet potato pieces are tender. stir gently.

Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Serve garnished with cheese or sour cream if desired and warm corn tortillas.

Storage options for Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili with Charred Beef. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer storage, you may freeze. You should expect some loss of quality (the sweet potatoes will soften upon thawing) once thawed. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating. 

UPDATE:  For your convenience, a "copy and paste" version of Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili with Charred Beef has been included below.

Note: Each time we grill, before turning off the grill we my hubby will grill meat for a future meal. Sometimes it is beef shaped into patties or chicken thighs or sausage links. Especially for a slow cooker recipe, this method adds tons of extra flavor. 

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Meatloaf from 72 Market Street Cafe. 

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Printable "copy and paste" version:

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili with Charred Beef
adapted from Sage Trifle

a slow cooker recipe

1 large onion, diced
1 large sweet potato, cut into 1-inch slices, and then quartered

2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed

OR

3-4 cups of cooked black beans

1 T chili powder

2 t ground cumin seeds

1 can Rotel tomatoes, mild or hot your choice

1 can water

garlic salt

1 pound ground beef, made into patties and charred on the grill, then diced. See note below.

juice of 1 lime
salt and pepper to taste

grated cheese
sour cream
warm corn tortillas

Place everything in the slow cooker in the order listed, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the sweet potato pieces are tender. stir gently.

Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Serve garnished with cheese or sour cream if desired and warm corn tortillas.

Storage options for Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili with Charred Beef. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer storage, you may freeze. You should expect some loss of quality (the sweet potatoes will soften upon thawing) once thawed. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating. 

* NOTE: each time we grill, before turning off the grill we hubby will grill meat for a future meal. Sometimes it is beef shaped into patties or chicken thighs or sausage links. Especially for a slow cooker recipe, this method adds a lot of extra flavors.

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