Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Chorizo Chili

Green chiles and sweet potato mingle with the sweet heat of Mexican chorizo in a match made in chili heaven.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 375 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
• 3 cups water, or to taste
• 1 large sweet potato, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
• 1 (1 pound) ground Mexican chorizo
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Cook on High for at least 4 hours. Serve in deep bowls.