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Home » Main Dishes » Healthy Beef and Sweet Potato Chili

Healthy Beef and Sweet Potato Chili

Published: Jan 3, 2014 · Modified: Jan 20, 2021 by Allison · 12 Comments

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Healthy and flavorful Beef and Sweet Potato Chili. 

Chili in a white bowl with cheese in the background.This recipe is a year round go-to for my family. It’s hearty enough to be considered comfort food, yet healthy enough that I can feel good about serving it to my family. Bonus: It’s made in one pot!

Sweet Potato Chili

  • Lean Ground Beef
  • Diced Sweet Potatoes
  • Bell Pepper
  • Green Chiles
  • Corn
  • Beans

In order to make this a “healthier” recipe, I only use ½ a pound of lean ground beef. This allows a meaty taste and texture without adding too much fat. The diced sweet potatoes add a nutritional punch, and their sweet flavor is the perfect balance to the rich and spicy chili. Bell pepper, celery, onions and corn add some bulk to the chili – making each bite flavorful and satisfying.

Two bowls of chili with tortilla chips and avocado.

For me, the best part of eating chili is the garnishes. Avocado and sour cream are my two favorites. Grated cheese, tortilla chips and sliced green onion are also great. As always, feel free to make changes to this recipe to make it suit your tastes. The bell pepper can be omitted, the beef can be replaced with ground turkey, you can skip the beans, add other veggies, etc.

This meal is perfect for a chilly day and it’s comfort food that you don’t have to feel guilty about. Score!

A bowl of chili topped with grated cheese, green onions, and tortilla chips.

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A bowl of chili topped with grated cheese, green onions, and tortilla chips.

Healthy Beef and Sweet Potato Chili

Healthy and flavorful Beef and Sweet Potato Chili. 
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Main dishes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 small bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili seasoning
  • One 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 2 cups peeled, diced sweet potatoes, about 1 large sweet potato
  • One 15 oz can tomato puree or tomato sauce
  • 1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • One or two 16-oz cans of kidney, black or pinto beans, drained
  • ¾ cup frozen corn
  • Optional garnishes: grated cheese, green onions, sour cream, tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro

Instructions

  • Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon. If the meat appears dry, add a few more drizzles of olive oil. 
  • Add the onion, bell pepper and celery and cook 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, chili seasoning and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine and cook for one more minute. Add the green chiles, sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, water, beans and corn. Stir, then bring to simmer. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  • Check that the sweet potatoes are tender. Taste and add salt, pepper or additional chili seasoning, if desired. You can also add more water or beef broth if you want to thin it out.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 9720IU | Vitamin C: 34.3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2.3mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Traci

    January 25, 2018 at 10:39 am

    Oh my word, this looks like it could easily be my new favorite chili! I love the colors… I love the flavors… And I wish I had it right in front of me right now. YUM!

    Reply
  2. Sara

    January 25, 2018 at 10:42 am

    5 stars
    This looks perfect for the freezing cold weather we’re having here, love the addition of sweet potato!

    Reply
  3. Jacque Hastert

    January 25, 2018 at 10:48 am

    5 stars
    This soup is making my mouth water. I am loving it!

    Reply
  4. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

    January 25, 2018 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    I love the addition of sweet potatoes to all types of soup and for sure chili! This looks perfect for game day. Go Pats!

    Reply
  5. Maria | passion fruit, paws and peonies

    January 25, 2018 at 11:42 am

    Oh yes – this gets my vote – fabulous!! x

    Reply
  6. chichi

    January 25, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    5 stars
    This is sounds like the perfect comfort food. Your pictures and presentation are amazing. Thanks
    !

    Reply
  7. Kb

    January 05, 2019 at 10:53 am

    Heads up – Ingredients listed near the top of the page are totally different than the ingredients listed in the recipe

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      January 06, 2019 at 1:15 pm

      The ingredients at the top are just a list of what ingredients I used to make the chili “healthy”. The actual recipes includes the full ingredient list (including broth, seasonings, water etc.). Sorry for any confusion.

      Reply
  8. Tricia Schwab

    January 06, 2019 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    My husband asked what was on the menu for dinner and I told him this chili. He asked what his other options were. I told him, “You pass by Burger King on your way home from work.” He ate three quarters of the pot! Delicious

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      January 06, 2019 at 1:08 pm

      Haha! Yay! I’m happy to hear that. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment.

      Reply
  9. Yvette Pandelos

    December 08, 2022 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    With a tomato allergy, what would be a good substitute?

    Reply
    • Allison

      December 19, 2022 at 4:00 pm

      Maybe try beef stew instead of chili.

      Reply

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