Beef & Bean Sweet Potato Chili Recipe

By Guest 1 | March 6, 2025
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This recipe is such a comforting, healthy dinner that’s high in protein. It works great for meal prep and you can make ahead as a freezer meal. Let us know if you gave it a try by tagging @MintPersonalChef on social media.

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Beef & Bean Sweet Potato Chili

Easy, healthy dinner & meal prep!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Keyword: beef, black bean, chili, sweet potato
Servings: 8 Servings

Special Equipment

  • 1 large pot

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Ground beef
  • 2 each Medium-sized sweet potatoes, small diced
  • 1/2 Each White or yellow Onion, small diced
  • 3-4 Each Garlic cloves, minced optional
  • 2 Each Green and/or Red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 Each Zucchini
  • 1 Can Tomato sauce 15 ounce can
  • 1 Can Black Beans, drained and rinsed 15 ounce can
  • 1 Can Corn, drained 15 ounce can
  • 1 Quart Broth or stock (Vegetable, beef or chicken) About 4 cups
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 Each Bay leaf (optional)
  • 4 Tbsp Oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • Green onions, shredded cheese and sour cream, if desired  Garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a pot on medium-high heat and add the oil.
  • Saute the onion and bell peppers until lightly browned, season with salt and pepper.
  • Add in the garlic, cumin, coriander, stirring occasionally for 1 more minute.
  • Add in the beef and break apart with a spatula or large spoon, cook for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper again.
  • Add in the tomato sauce, broth or stock, beans, sweet potato, oregano and bay leaf. Fill the rest with water to cover if needed. Bring up to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Once it’s boiling, then turn down to a simmer and cook approximately 20-30 minutes.
  • Add in the zucchini the last 5-10 minutes. Cook just until the sweet potatoes are soft and zucchini is slightly cooked.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Top with green onions, cheese & sour cream if desired. Place in glass meal prep containers to help cool it down faster before refrigerating.
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Notes

Suggestions:
  • Once it’s ready, spoon into glass meal prep containers to cool down quicker before placing it in the fridge. 
  • Switch out the black beans for your favorite bean. 
  • Enjoy for up to 7 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
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