
This low-carb recipe can serve a family of four dinner for under $8.00. It might also help you use up some of those winter veggies in your fridge drawer or freezer. It is diabetic friendly, heart healthy, and has lower-than-average sodium.
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Ingredients
3 tbsp oil (any cooking oil)
1 large onion, diced
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
2 tbsp chili powder (or to taste)
ยฝ tsp salt (or to taste)
ยฝ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
2 cups water
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into ยฝ-inch chunks
1 (15oz) can pinto beans or black beans (include the liquid)
Directions
Step 1: Place a large pot on the stove and set the heat to medium. While it warms, dice onion and chop sweet potato.
Step 2: Add 3 tbsp of oil to the pot. Wait a minute or two until the oil is warm.
Step 3: Add the diced onions to the pot. Stir the onions around and let them cook until they turn soft and translucent.
Step 4: Stir in the tomato sauce and continue cooking to soften the onions.
Step 5: Add the chili powder, salt, and pepper, and stir a few times to coat everything evenly.
Step 6: Add the ground turkey to the pot. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break it into smaller pieces. Stir it frequently and cook for about 10 minutes until the turkey is no longer pink.
Step 7: Pour in 2 cups of water and turn the heat to high until the water boils.
Step 8: Add the sweet potato chunks. Stir everything together. Lower the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are soft enough to pierce with a fork.
Step 9: Pour in the can of pinto beans, including the liquid. Mix everything thoroughly and simmer for another 2โ3 minutes to thicken.
Step 10: Turn off the heat and serve. Enjoy your hearty and flavorful chili!
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Ingredients
3 tbsp oil (any cooking oil)
1 large onion, diced
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
2 tbsp chili powder (or to taste)
ยฝ tsp salt (or to taste)
ยฝ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
2 cups water
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into ยฝ-inch chunks
1 (15oz) can pinto beans or black beans (include the liquid)
Directions
Step 1: Place a large pot on the stove and set the heat to medium. While it warms, dice onion and chop sweet potato.
Step 2: Add 3 tbsp of oil to the pot. Wait a minute or two until the oil is warm.
Step 3: Add the diced onions to the pot. Stir the onions around and let them cook until they turn soft and translucent.
Step 4: Stir in the tomato sauce and continue cooking to soften the onions.
Step 5: Add the chili powder, salt, and pepper, and stir a few times to coat everything evenly.
Step 6: Add the ground turkey to the pot. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break it into smaller pieces. Stir it frequently and cook for about 10 minutes until the turkey is no longer pink.
Step 7: Pour in 2 cups of water and turn the heat to high until the water boils.
Step 8: Add the sweet potato chunks. Stir everything together. Lower the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are soft enough to pierce with a fork.
Step 9: Pour in the can of pinto beans, including the liquid. Mix everything thoroughly and simmer for another 2โ3 minutes to thicken.
Step 10: Turn off the heat and serve. Enjoy your hearty and flavorful chili!
Nutrition Notes
Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is high in fiber and antioxidants, which protect your body from and promote a healthy gut and brain. Theyโre also incredibly rich in beta carotene, which is converted to vitamin A to support good vision and your immune system. Sweet potatoes can be prepared in many ways, including boiled, roasted, used as a base for mousses, or turned into flour for breads and cookies.
Serving Suggestions
- Pair it with brown rice, tortilla chips, or bread.
- Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or chopped cilantro for extra flavor.
- Try adding 1 teaspoon of cumin and/or garlic powder.
Calories 375
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated 3.3 g
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated 1 g
Monosaturatd 2.5 g
Cholesterol 101 mg
Sodium 778 mg
Carbohydrates 40 g
Dietary Fiber 12 g
Sugar 6 g Net
Carbs 23 g
Protein 42 g
Vitamin A 206.8%
Vitamin C 24.6%
Vitamin D 0.6%
Calcium 9.2%
Iron 39.8%
Potassium 1,193 mg