Description
This Sweet Potato Chili Casserole is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with the heartiness of chili. Perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep, this gluten-free casserole is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the meat: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic. Add ground turkey (or beef) and cook until browned. Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add remaining ingredients: Mix in black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and sweet potatoes. Let simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25–30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Finish: Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add an extra can of beans.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
