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Potato Black Bean Chili Recipe

5 from 128 reviews

This hearty Potato Black Bean stew is a flavorful, comforting dish perfect for a nutritious meal. Cooked slowly in a crock pot, it combines tender sweet potatoes, black beans, and a blend of spices to create a savory and mildly spicy stew. Ideal for a cozy dinner, it can be served with toppings like sour cream, avocado, and fresh cilantro for added freshness and creaminess.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

Canned Goods

  • 2 cans black beans (15 oz. each), drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz.)

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Liquids

  • 3 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Mince the garlic to get all ingredients ready for cooking.
  2. Add Ingredients to Crock Pot: Place the diced vegetables, black beans (drained and rinsed), diced tomatoes, spices (chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt), and chicken broth into the crock pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
  3. Cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours. This slow cooking process allows the sweet potatoes to become tender and the flavors to meld together beautifully.
  4. Serve: Once cooked, serve the stew warm. Add your favorite toppings such as sour cream, sliced avocados, and fresh cilantro for a creamy and fresh contrast.

Notes

  • You can adjust the cayenne pepper quantity based on your preferred spice level or omit it for a milder stew.
  • For a vegetarian or vegan version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
  • This stew can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Make sure to rinse and drain the black beans well to reduce sodium content if using canned beans.

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