Hearty Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

Name: Hearty Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into half inch cubes; 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro and sour cream for serving

This cozy chili is packed with nutritious sweet potatoes and black beans for a satisfying meal.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

Hearty Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a warm bowl of chili on a chilly evening. This sweet potato version is a favorite in my kitchen because it is both filling and full of flavor thanks to the fire roasted tomatoes.

My best tip for this recipe is to cut your sweet potatoes into uniform cubes so they cook evenly. You want them to be tender but not mushy by the time the chili is finished simmering.

🧺 Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into half inch cubes
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro and sour cream for serving

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and cook until it is soft and translucent, which should take about five minutes.
3
Stir in the garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
4
Add the cubed sweet potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and cover the pot.
6
Simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
7
Season with salt and pepper to your liking and serve hot with your favorite toppings.

💡 Tips

Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. This chili tastes even better the next day after the spices have had time to meld. Serve it with a side of cornbread or over a bed of fluffy quinoa.

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