Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Chorizo Chili

A tasty twist on an old favorite. Garnish with sliced avocado, cilantro, green onion, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, or any of your favorite chili toppings!

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

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• ½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 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

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.