Chipotle-Kissed Red Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Chili, Main Dish, Slow Cooker, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
  • salt
  • 1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a big skillet over medium heat; add in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cover and cook 5 minutes until softened.

  2. Stir in the chili powder; cook 30 seconds.

  3. Add in the sweet potatoes; stir to coat with the spices.

  4. Transfer mixture to a large slow cooker; add in the tomatoes, beans, broth; season with salt; cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.

  5. When ready to serve, stir in the chipotles; taste to adjust seasonings.

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