How to Make Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Chorizo Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful chili recipe that's perfect for colder weather, then you've come to the right place. This Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Chorizo Chili is a delicious twist on the classic dish, with the added sweetness of sweet potatoes and the spicy kick of chorizo sausage. This recipe is perfect for a cozy night in, and the best part is that it's incredibly easy to make in your slow cooker.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) ground Mexican chorizo
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 large sweet potato, diced
  • ½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups water, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chorizo, onion, and bell pepper until chorizo is mostly browned and vegetables soften, about 10 minutes. Add green chiles and garlic; saute for 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer sauteed mixture to a slow cooker. Add chili beans, diced tomatoes, sweet potato, tomato paste, chili powder, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add water until chili is at your desired consistency.
  • Cook on High for at least 4 hours. Serve in deep bowls.
  • Nutrition

    375 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 1596mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 765mg