Crock Pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

This Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili recipe can be made in the crock pot or on the stovetop.  It's full of cozy Mexican-inspired flavors and makes a fabulous healthy vegan and vegetarian meal that is filling and so delicious.  This ridiculously easy meal is one you will make again and again.

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili Crock Pot Recipe

This Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili crock pot recipe is such a fabulous variation from traditional chili.  It's filled with hearty fresh sweet potatoes, canned black beans, canned tomatoes, onion and bell pepper.  It's a super healthy, filling meal that is both vegan and vegetarian.  This recipe has directions to make it in the slow cooker or stove top.

The biggest surprise with this twist on chili is the Mexican/ Southwest inspired flavors, which give this a different feel from regular chili, like my Award Winning Vegetarian Chili  I used traditional my homemade chili powder but also a healthy dose of my homemade DIY Mexican/Taco Seasoning Blend.  I make this and keep it in my pantry all the time.

To stay with the flavor theme I added cilantro and lime on top!  The fresh green gives this chili a POP you just can't ignore.  As shown this chili is vegan but you could easily add sour cream/ plain Greek yogurt and cheese if you'd like!

You can't beat this Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili crock pot recipe because it has fresh vegetables is super delicious and could not be easier to make.  You just dump the ingredients in the crock pot and wait until it's cooked!

Why you'll love this Crock Pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili recipe...

• My Crock Pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili recipe is filled with hearty sweet potatoes, black beans and red bell pepper.  It not only has lots of color but lots of flavor.
• It's a dump and go crock pot meal!
• It's filled with hearty vegetarian food and is only 150 calories a serving.
• You can customize the toppings you add.
• It's one of the easiest dinners you can make for your family.
• This recipe makes a mild chili, but you can make it spicy too!

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili Crock Pot Recipe recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.

• Sweet Potato: Sweet potatoes give this chili a rich orange color.  You will need 2-3 large sweet potatoes to get the 6 cups of diced sweet potatoes needed for the recipe.  I peel the potatoes for this recipe, but that is personal preference.  You can leave them on.  You will need a good Chef's Knife to cut the sweet potatoes raw.  You could also make this with butternut squash.
• Canned Black Beans: Canned black beans is another easy pantry staple that makes this recipe thick and hearty.  I used reduced sodium ones.  You will need to rinse and drain them before using them.
• Canned Tomato: Canned diced tomatoes are a great way to get the tomato flavor into this chili.  Do not drain the tomatoes.  You can also substitute fire-roasted tomatoes or even rotel.
• Garlic: Fresh garlic gives this soup a depth of flavor.
• Bell Pepper: You'll need one diced bell pepper for this Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili.  You can use whatever color you like or have.
• Onion: A diced onion gives this chili a rich flavor.
• Vegetable Broth: I like to use vegetable broth for this to keep the soup vegetarian.
• Chili Powder: You can use your favorite chili powder or use my homemade DIY Chili Seasoning with chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and chipotle pepper.
• Mexican Seasoning: To give this a different flavor than traditional chili, I also use my DIY Mexican Spice Mix / Taco Seasoning which has chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.
• Toppings: Topping or garnishes could include lime, cilantro, green onion, tortilla chips, sour cream, plain greek yogurt or shredded cheddar cheese depending on if you need/want the recipe to be vegan or not.

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions to make this Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili Crock Pot Recipe recipe, but the full detailed printable recipe is below in the recipe card.

Crock Pot Directions:

1. Add the diced sweet potato, bell pepper, onion, garlic, black beans, tomatoes, vegetable broth and spices to your crock pot.
2. Stir well.
3. Cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high until the potatoes are tender.
4. Spoon the soup into a bowl and serve with cilantro, lime and avocado. Enjoy!

Stove Top Directions:

1. You will need an extra tablespoon of olive oil to make it on the stove.  Add that olive oil, plus the bell pepper and onion to a large soup pot or Dutch oven.  Over medium heat, cook the onion and pepper until it's tender for about 4-5 minutes.  Add the garlic and sauté for just 30 seconds, being carful not to burn it.
2. Add the sweet potatoes, canned black beans, vegetable broth, chili powder and mexican seasoning.  Salt and  pepper to taste.  Stir well.
3. Bring the soup to a boil and stir.
4. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
5. Spoon the soup into a bowl and serve with cilantro, lime and avocado.
6. Enjoy!

Variations

I love this Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili Crock Pot Recipe recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.

• Make it Spicy: To make the Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili spicy add a diced jalapeno, red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
• Make it Meaty:  You can also make this with ground meat or ground turkey, similar to traditional chili.
• Make it Thicker: To make this thicker add a a can of tomato pastes.

FAQ

Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili Crock Pot Recipe

This Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is so delicious and unique.  I love a classic vegetarian chili but this one is also such a tasty twist!  I really think you will love it.  Give it a try and let me know what you think.

If you want a classic, bean-filled, vegetarian chili you can't go wrong with my Award Winning Vegetarian Chili.  But if you want something a little DIFFERENT... this one is for YOU!  It's great on it's own or make it a meal with some of these tasty ideas below.

Serve it With:

• Black Bean Avocado Quesadilla
• Pumpkin Cornbread
• Kale Caesar Salad
• Chopped Mexican Salad

More Crock Pot Soups to Try:

• 16 Vegetarian Crock Pot Soups.
• Vegetarian Crock Pot Black Bean Soup
• Vegetarian Crock Pot Award Winning Chili
• Crock Pot Vegetarian Taco Soup
• Crock Pot Vegetarian Southwest White Bean Soup

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili Crock Pot recipe

Julie Wunder

This Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili recipe can be made in the crock pot or on the stovetop.  It's full of cozy Mexican-inspired flavors and makes a fabulous healthy vegan and vegetarian meal that is filling and so delicious.  This ridiculously easy meal is one you will make again and again.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings 4

Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 medium sweet potatoes (approx 6 cups), diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 15 ounce canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 14.5 ounce canned fire roasted tomato
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Mexican seasoning blend, see notes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• salt and pepper
• toppings: cilantro, lime, avocado

Instructions

 

Crock Pot Directions:

• Add the diced sweet potato, bell pepper, onion, garlic, black beans, tomatoes, vegetable broth and spices to your crock pot. Stir well.
• Cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high until the potatoes are tender.
• Spoon the soup into a bowl and serve with cilantro, lime and avocado.

Stovetop Directions:

• You will need an extra tablespoon of olive oil to make it on the stove.  Add that olive oil, plus the bell pepper and onion to a large soup pot or Dutch oven.  Over medium heat, cook the onion and pepper until it's tender for about 4-5 minutes. 
• Add the garlic and sauté for just 30 seconds, being carful not to burn it.
• Add the sweet potatoes, canned black beans, vegetable broth, chili powder and mexican seasoning.  Salt and  pepper to taste.  Stir well.
• Bring the soup to a boil and stir.
• Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
• Spoon the soup into a bowl and serve with cilantro, lime and avocado. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage & Leftovers

Store any leftovers of the Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Freezing

You can freeze this recipe in small batches after cooking it.  You can also prep the entire recipe and put it in freezer bags before cooking it to make it into a freezer meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1045mgPotassium: 581mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 18056IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

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