One-Pot Smoky Beef & Sweet Potato Chili with Black Beans (20-Minute Recipe)

This hearty, smoky beef and sweet potato chili is a delicious one-pot meal that comes together in just 20 minutes. Packed with black beans, warming spices, and naturally gluten-free ingredients, it's perfect for a fast, nourishing dinner.

⏱️ 20 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 370 calories
One-Pot Smoky Beef & Sweet Potato Chili with Black Beans (20-Minute Recipe)
Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 cups sweet potato (peeled and diced)
  • 1 15 oz can canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 1 cup yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth (gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and sweet potato; sauté until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.

⏱️ 3 minutes
2

Add garlic and ground beef. Cook, breaking up the beef, until browned and no longer pink, about 4 minutes.

⏱️ 4 minutes
3

Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

⏱️ 1 minute
4

Add diced tomatoes (with juices), black beans, and beef broth. Stir well, bring to a simmer, and cover. Reduce heat to medium and cook until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.

⏱️ 10 minutes
5

Uncover, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished as desired.

⏱️ 1 minute
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Nutrition Information

370
Calories
27g
Protein
27g
Carbs
16g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe is mildly spicy, but you can increase the chili powder or add cayenne pepper for more heat.

Yes! Omit the beef and add an extra can of beans or some cooked lentils.

They should be fork-tender after simmering for about 10 minutes.

Yes, brown the beef and sauté veggies first, then transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours.

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